Illo Ana 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 2,459 individuals, including 1,280 males and 1,179 females. Males constitute 52.0 percent, while females make up 48.0 percent of the population. The total land area of Illo Ana is 665 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.70 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000259.
Literacy Performance of Illo Ana
The literacy rate of this village stands at 52.1 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 10.75 percentage points. Male literacy in Illo Ana stands at 57.0 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.97 points.
Female literacy is 46.8 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 10.64 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community to help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes for both genders.
Educational Attainment Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 315 males and 237 females
- Matric but below Degree: 120 males and 113 females
- Degree and above: 26 males and 21 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 237 women completing primary education, 113 reaching matriculation, and 21 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 237 at primary to 113 at matric shows approximately 48 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 21 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Illo Ana. The gender ratio at degree level, with 21 females compared to 26 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 81 percent of male levels.
Community Profile of Illo Ana
Out of the total population, there are 2,377 Muslims, while 82 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,805. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,409, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 182. This indicates a community with a resilient working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.