Jajjal (also spelled as Jajal) 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 6,194 individuals, including 3,050 males and 3,144 females. Males constitute 49.2 percent, while females make up 50.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Jajjal is 3,898 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.59 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000337.
Literacy Level in Jajjal
The literacy rate of this village stands at 48.9 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 13.95 percentage points. Male literacy in Jajjal stands at 55.9 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 12.07 points.
Female literacy is 42.0 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 15.44 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories, with female literacy facing particularly acute challenges. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community, with critical emphasis on girls’ education to help achieve parity with regional standards and bridge the substantial gender literacy gap.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 13.9 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that this village faces more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
While both genders show literacy rates below district averages, the disproportionate impact on female students reveals systemic barriers that prevent girls from accessing equal educational opportunities throughout their academic journey.
Educational Qualifications Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 737 males and 604 females
- Matric but below Degree: 282 males and 169 females
- Degree and above: 73 males and 47 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 604 women completing primary education, 169 reaching matriculation, and 47 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 604 at primary to 169 at matric shows approximately 28 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 47 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Jajal. The gender ratio at degree level, with 47 females compared to 73 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 64 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals significant attrition at each transition point for female students. While 604 women completed primary education, only 169 advanced to matric level, a loss of 435 students representing 72 percent dropout during the critical middle school years. This severe bottleneck continues at higher levels, with only 47 out of the 169 female matriculates achieving degree qualifications.
For males, the retention rates are comparatively better, with 737 at primary reducing to 282 at matric (62 percent retention) and further to 73 at degree level. Strengthening support systems during these crucial educational transitions, particularly for girls during the primary-to-secondary shift, could dramatically improve overall educational outcomes in the village.
Settlement Demographics of Jajjal
Out of the total population, there are 6,173 Muslims, while 21 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,487. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,370, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 481. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,194 | 0.22% of district |
| Males | 3,050 (49.2%) | 0.21% of district |
| Females | 3,144 (50.8%) | 0.23% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 48.9% | 13.95% below district |
| Male Literacy | 55.9% | 12.07% below district |
| Female Literacy | 42.0% | 15.44% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,370 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 481 | – |
| Area | 3,898 Acres (15.78 sq km) | 0.38% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.59 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |