Gaggar 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 6,899 individuals, including 3,532 males and 3,367 females. Males constitute 51.2 percent, while females make up 48.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Gaggar is 3,303 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.09 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000220.
Literacy Trends in Gaggar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 67.4 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 4.55 percentage points. Male literacy in Gaggar stands at 78.3 percent, which is substantially higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.33 points.
Female literacy is 55.8 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 1.64 points. The figures reveal mixed educational performance, with male literacy significantly exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy approaches regional standards. This pattern suggests that while the village has achieved exceptional results in male education, modest targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 22.5 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is substantially wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Gaggar faces significantly more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
The exceptional performance of male students demonstrates that educational infrastructure exists and functions well, but access and support mechanisms are not equally benefiting female students throughout their educational journey.
Educational Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 1,065 males and 726 females
- Matric but below Degree: 503 males and 305 females
- Degree and above: 128 males and 78 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 726 women completing primary education, 305 reaching matriculation, and 78 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 726 at primary to 305 at matric shows approximately 42 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 78 female degree holders represents substantial achievement. The gender ratio at degree level, with 78 females compared to 128 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 61 percent of male levels.
Population Structure of Gaggar
Out of the total population, there are 6,824 Muslims, while 75 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,678. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,338, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 239. This indicates a community with a thriving working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,899 | 0.24% of district |
| Males | 3,532 (51.2%) | 0.24% of district |
| Females | 3,367 (48.8%) | 0.24% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 67.4% | 4.55% above district |
| Male Literacy | 78.3% | 10.33% above district |
| Female Literacy | 55.8% | 1.64% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,338 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 239 | – |
| Area | 3,303 Acres (13.37 sq km) | 0.32% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.09 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |