Gurjke 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 533 individuals, including 277 males and 256 females. Males constitute 52.0 percent, while females make up 48.0 percent of the population. The total land area of Gurjke is 178 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.99 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000424.
Education Profile in Gurjke
The literacy rate of this village stands at 56.7 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 6.15 percentage points. Male literacy in Gurjke stands at 57.0 percent, which is considerably lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.97 points.
Female literacy is 56.3 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by only 1.14 points. The figures reveal an unusual educational pattern where female literacy nearly matches male literacy, with women actually performing closer to district standards than men. This distinctive pattern suggests that educational interventions targeting male students could help improve overall community performance and achieve better parity with regional benchmarks.
Academic Achievement Levels
- Primary but below Matric: 78 males and 78 females
- Matric but below Degree: 22 males and 23 females
- Degree and above: 5 males and 3 females
These numbers demonstrate balanced educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 78 women completing primary education, 23 reaching matriculation, and 3 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 78 at primary to 23 at matric shows significant attrition during the secondary school years, with approximately 29 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 3 female degree holders represents noteworthy achievement in this small village of Gurjke. The gender ratio at degree level, with 3 females compared to 5 males, shows relatively balanced representation at the tertiary tier considering the small absolute numbers. What stands out is the perfect gender parity at both primary and matric levels, with equal numbers of males and females (78 each at primary, and nearly equal at matric with 22 males versus 23 females). This remarkable balance throughout most educational stages indicates equitable access to schooling.
Demographic Overview of Gurjke
Out of the total population, there are 532 Muslims, while 1 individual belongs to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 397. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 311, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 43. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.