Chhabbar 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 2,699 individuals, including 1,405 males and 1,294 females. Males constitute 52.1 percent, while females make up 47.9 percent of the population. The total land area of Chabbar is 876 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.08 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 443.
Literacy Performance of Chhabbar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 59.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 3.05 percentage points. Male literacy in Chhabbar stands at 78.3 percent, which is notably higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.33 points.
Female literacy is 39.9 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 17.54 points. The figures reveal mixed educational performance, with male literacy significantly exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy lags considerably behind regional standards.
This pattern suggests that while the village has achieved exceptional results in male education, urgent targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education are needed to help achieve parity with district standards and narrow the existing gender literacy gap.
Educational Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 579 males and 271 females
- Matric but below Degree: 93 males and 21 females
- Degree and above: 12 males and 6 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation for females despite strong male participation. The data shows 271 women completing primary education, 21 reaching matriculation, and only 6 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 271 at primary to 21 at matric shows approximately 8 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of just 6 female degree holders represents minimal achievement in Chhabbar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 6 females compared to 12 males, shows limited representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 50 percent of male levels.
Community Composition of Chabbar
Out of the total population, there are 2,697 Muslims, while 2 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,910. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,354, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 157. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,699 | 0.10% of district |
| Males | 1,405 (52.1%) | 0.10% of district |
| Females | 1,294 (47.9%) | 0.09% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 59.8% | 3.05% below district |
| Male Literacy | 78.3% | 10.33% above district |
| Female Literacy | 39.9% | 17.54% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,354 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 157 | – |
| Area | 876 Acres (3.55 sq km) | 0.09% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.08 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |