Fatehpur is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 5,924 individuals, including 3,015 males and 2,909 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Fatehpur is 1,804 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.28 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000226.
Literacy Level in Fatehpur
The literacy rate of this village stands at 57.4 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 5.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Fatehpur stands at 64.0 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 3.97 points.
Female literacy is 50.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.94 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy falling below district benchmarks.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 13.5 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Fateh Pur faces more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 751 males and 653 females
- Matric but below Degree: 344 males and 202 females
- Degree and above: 87 males and 72 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 653 women completing primary education, 202 reaching matriculation, and 72 achieving degree-level qualifications.
The transition from 653 at primary to 202 at matric shows approximately 31 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 72 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Fatehpur. The gender ratio at degree level, with 72 females compared to 87 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 83 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals considerable attrition at each transition point for female students. While 653 women completed primary education, only 202 advanced to matric level, a loss of 451 students representing 69 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 202 matriculates to 72 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
For males, the retention rates are comparatively better, with 751 at primary reducing to 344 at matric (54 percent retention) and further to 87 at degree level. The relatively strong performance at the degree level, with 72 female degree holders representing 83 percent of male degree attainment, demonstrates that those who persist through the educational pipeline receive adequate support regardless of gender, though earlier interventions could improve initial retention rates.
Population Structure of Fatehpur
Out of the total population, there are 4,663 Muslims, while 1,261 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,139. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,162, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 337. This indicates a community with a diverse working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,924 | 0.21% of district |
| Males | 3,015 (50.9%) | 0.21% of district |
| Females | 2,909 (49.1%) | 0.21% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 57.4% | 5.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 64.0% | 3.97% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.5% | 6.94% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,162 | – |
| Area | 1,804 Acres (7.30 sq km) | 0.18% of district |