Chahal is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 1,058 individuals, including 544 males and 514 females. Males constitute 51.4 percent, while females make up 48.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Chahal is 438 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.42 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000413.
Literacy Highlights of Chahal
The literacy rate of this village stands at 67.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This notably exceeds the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a positive gap of 4.75 percentage points. Male literacy in Chahal stands at 77.9 percent, which is substantially higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 9.93 points.
Female literacy is 56.4 percent, marginally trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 1.04 points. The figures reveal strong educational performance overall, with male literacy significantly surpassing district benchmarks while female literacy approaches regional standards.
Academic Progress Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 138 males and 119 females
- Matric but below Degree: 107 males and 42 females
- Degree and above: 29 males and 16 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 119 women completing primary education, 42 reaching matriculation, and 16 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 119 at primary to 42 at matric shows approximately 35 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 16 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Chahal. The gender ratio at degree level, with 16 females compared to 29 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 55 percent of male levels.
Demographic Features of Chahal
Out of the total population, there are 1,054 Muslims, while 4 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 717. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 576, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 83. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.