Dhiraj Ke 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 902 individuals, including 466 males and 436 females. Males constitute 51.7 percent, while females make up 48.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Dhiraj Ke is 517 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.74 persons per acre.
Education and Literacy Profile of Dhiraj Ke
The literacy rate of this village stands at 42.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls substantially below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 20.35 percentage points. Male literacy in Dhiraj Ke stands at 52.3 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 15.67 points.
Female literacy is 31.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 25.84 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories, with female literacy facing particularly acute challenges. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community, with critical emphasis on girls’ education to help achieve parity with regional standards and bridge the substantial gender literacy gap.
Educational Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 97 males and 63 females
- Matric but below Degree: 44 males and 16 females
- Degree and above: 13 males and 4 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 63 women completing primary education, 16 reaching matriculation, and 4 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 63 at primary to 16 at matric shows approximately 25 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 4 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Dhiraj Ke. The gender ratio at degree level, with 4 females compared to 13 males, shows underrepresentation of women at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 31 percent of male levels.
Community Composition of Dhiraj Ke
Out of the total population, there are 901 Muslims, while 1 individual belongs to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 692. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 539, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 91. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.