Khanpur Bhedian 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 2,195 individuals, including 1,085 males and 1,110 females. Males constitute 49.4 percent, while females make up 50.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Khanpur Bhedian is 901 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.44 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000293.
Education and Literacy Profile of Khanpur Bhedian
The literacy rate of this village stands at 31.0 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 31.85 percentage points. Male literacy in Khanpur Bhedian stands at 27.9 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 40.07 points.
Female literacy is 34.1 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 23.34 points. The figures reveal an educational emergency that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are critically needed across the community to help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes for both genders.
Academic Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 167 males and 228 females
- Matric but below Degree: 43 males and 57 females
- Degree and above: 1 male and 2 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 228 women completing primary education, 57 reaching matriculation, and 2 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 228 at primary to 57 at matric shows approximately 25 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 2 female degree holders represents minimal achievement in Khanpur Bhedian. The gender ratio at degree level, with 2 females compared to 1 male, shows that while numbers are very low, females slightly outnumber males at the tertiary tier.
Community Profile of Khanpur Bhedian
Out of the total population, there are 2,193 Muslims, while 2 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,521. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 915, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 18. This indicates a community with a youthful demographic profile.