Harchoki 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 160 individuals, including 87 males and 73 females. Males constitute 54.4 percent, while females make up 45.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Harchoki Hithar is 1,106 acres, giving it a population density of about 0.14 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000411.
Harchoki Hithar Literacy Overview
The literacy rate of this village stands at 27.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls catastrophically below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 35.65 percentage points. Male literacy in Harchoki Hithar stands at 35.6 percent, which is drastically lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 32.37 points.
Female literacy is 15.4 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 42.04 points. The figures reveal one of the most critically alarming educational situations in the region, representing an educational emergency affecting both genders with female literacy facing particularly severe challenges.
Educational Attainment Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 15 males and 6 females
- Matric but below Degree: 8 males and 0 females
- Degree and above: 2 males and 0 females
These numbers demonstrate severely limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows only 6 women completing primary education, with zero females reaching matriculation or achieving degree-level qualifications. The complete absence of female students beyond primary level is particularly alarming.
While 2 males have achieved degree-level qualifications, no females have progressed beyond primary education, revealing an extreme gender disparity. Out of 125 people aged 10 and above, only 34 individuals have any formal literacy, demonstrating the profound educational deficit in this settlement.
Community Profile of Harchoki Hithar
Out of the total population, there are 160 Muslims, while no individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 125. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 89, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 4. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.