Kharepar 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 5,982 individuals, including 3,125 males and 2,857 females. Males constitute 52.2 percent, while females make up 47.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Kharepar is 1,806 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.31 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000268.
Literacy Performance of Kharepar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 50.5 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 12.35 percentage points. Male literacy in Kharepar stands at 55.5 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 12.47 points.
Female literacy is 45.1 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 12.34 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. It shows 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.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 10.4 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is very close to the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Kharrepar mirrors the broader district challenges in women’s education. With both genders performing well below district averages, addressing the root causes of low literacy would benefit the entire community proportionally.
Academic Achievement Data
- Primary but below Matric: 764 males and 560 females
- Matric but below Degree: 314 males and 246 females
- Degree and above: 50 males and 42 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 560 women completing primary education, 246 reaching matriculation, and 42 achieving degree-level qualifications.
The transition from 560 at primary to 246 at matric shows approximately 44 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 42 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Kharepar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 42 females compared to 50 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 84 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals moderate attrition at each transition point for female students. While 560 women completed primary education, only 246 advanced to matric level—a loss of 314 students representing 56 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 246 matriculates to 42 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
For males, the retention rates are similar, with 764 at primary reducing to 314 at matric (59 percent retention) and further to 50 at degree level. The 44 percent retention rate at matric for females is relatively strong, and the good performance at the degree level demonstrates that educational infrastructure adequately supports women’s higher education for those who persist through the pipeline.
Demographic Overview of Kharepar
Out of the total population, there are 5,708 Muslims, while 274 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,478. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,345, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 428. This indicates a community with a solid working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,982 | 0.21% of district |
| Males | 3,125 (52.2%) | 0.21% of district |
| Females | 2,857 (47.8%) | 0.21% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 50.5% | 12.35% below district |
| Male Literacy | 55.5% | 12.47% below district |
| Female Literacy | 45.1% | 12.34% below district |
| Area | 1,806 Acres (7.31 sq km) | 0.18% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.31 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |