Chhina Hithar 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 5,587 individuals, including 2,818 males and 2,769 females. Males constitute 50.4 percent, while females make up 49.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Chhina Hithar is 2,650 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.11 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Chhina Hithar
The literacy rate stands at 53.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a gap of -9.15 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 60.5 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by -7.47 points.
Female literacy is 46.9 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by -10.54 points. Both male and female literacy rates reveal noticeable gaps compared to district benchmarks. The data suggests that educational access and quality need strengthening to bring the community up to regional standards and ensure better opportunities for future generations.
Academic Credentials Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 802 males and 618 females
- Matric but below Degree: 221 males and 176 females
- Degree and above: 42 males and 54 females
These figures paint an interesting picture of educational participation in the village. The data shows 618 women completing primary education, 176 reaching matriculation, and 54 achieving degree-level qualifications. Notably, female degree holders actually outnumber their male counterparts—54 women versus 42 men—which is remarkable and suggests strong support for women’s higher education at the tertiary level.
However, the sharp decline from 618 at primary level to 176 at matric indicates significant dropout challenges during the middle school years. Despite these retention issues, the fact that 54 women have persevered to earn degrees demonstrates that pathways to higher education do exist and function effectively for those who can navigate them. This unusual gender balance at the degree level reflects positively on community attitudes toward female education and shows that with proper encouragement and resources, women can excel academically and achieve educational parity or even superiority at advanced levels.
Population Characteristics of Chhina Hithar
Out of the total population of Chhina Hithar, there are 5,585 Muslims, while 2 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,014. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,984, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 327. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a moderate elderly population.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,587 | 0.14% of district |
| Males | 2,818 (50.4%) | 0.13% of district |
| Females | 2,769 (49.6%) | 0.14% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 53.7% | 9.15% below district |
| Male Literacy | 60.5% | 7.47% below district |
| Female Literacy | 46.9% | 10.54% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 2,984 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 327 | – |
| Area | 2,650 Acres (10.72 sq km) | 0.27% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.11 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |