Khokhar Tuchar 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 3,029 individuals, including 1,543 males and 1,486 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Khokhar Tuchar is 1,636 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.85 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000334.
Khokhar Tuchar Literacy Overview
The literacy rate of this village stands at 60.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls slightly below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 2.65 percentage points. Male literacy in Khokhar Tuchar stands at 69.5 percent, which is notably higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 1.53 points.
Female literacy is 50.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.84 points. The figures reveal mixed educational performance, with male literacy exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy lags behind regional standards. This pattern suggests that while the village has achieved good results in male education, targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards and narrow the existing gender literacy gap.
Educational Attainment Statistics
- Primary but below Matric: 461 males and 358 females
- Matric but below Degree: 167 males and 101 females
- Degree and above: 30 males and 18 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 358 women completing primary education, 101 reaching matriculation, and 18 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 358 at primary to 101 at matric shows approximately 28 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 18 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Khokhar Tuchar.
Settlement Demographics of Khokhar Tuchar
Out of the total population, there are 3,000 Muslims, while 29 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,190. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,667, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 197. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.