Janga Singhwala 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 2,865 individuals, including 1,435 males and 1,430 females. Males constitute 50.1 percent, while females make up 49.9 percent of the population. The total land area of Janga Singhwala is 1,118 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.56 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000399.
Literacy Trends in Janga Singhwala
The literacy rate of this village stands at 44.8 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 18.05 percentage points. Male literacy in Janga Singhwala stands at 52.2 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 15.77 points.
Female literacy is 37.3 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 20.14 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.
Academic Qualifications Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 386 males and 276 females
- Matric but below Degree: 91 males and 44 females
- Degree and above: 10 males and 7 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 276 women completing primary education, 44 reaching matriculation, and 7 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 276 at primary to 44 at matric shows approximately 16 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 7 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Janga Singhwala. The gender ratio at degree level, with 7 females compared to 10 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 70 percent of male levels.
Demographic Overview of Janga Singhwala
Out of the total population, there are 2,799 Muslims, while 66 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,015. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,528, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 195. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,865 | 0.10% of district |
| Males | 1,435 (50.1%) | 0.10% of district |
| Females | 1,430 (49.9%) | 0.10% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 44.8% | 18.05% below district |
| Male Literacy | 52.2% | 15.77% below district |
| Female Literacy | 37.3% | 20.14% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,528 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 195 | – |
| Area | 1,118 Acres (4.52 sq km) | 0.11% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.56 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |