Kilcha Ma Duna 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 2,370 individuals, including 1,223 males and 1,147 females. Males constitute 51.6 percent, while females make up 48.4 percent of the population. The total land area of Kilcha Ma Duna is 2,898 acres, giving it a population density of about 0.82 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000284.
Literacy Level in Kilcha Ma Duna
The literacy rate of this village stands at 46.4 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 16.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Kilcha Ma Duna stands at 55.0 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 12.97 points.
Female literacy is 37.0 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 20.44 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests 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.
Educational Credentials Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 296 males and 189 females
- Matric but below Degree: 101 males and 43 females
- Degree and above: 23 males and 14 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 189 women completing primary education, 43 reaching matriculation, and 14 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 189 at primary to 43 at matric shows approximately 23 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 14 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Kilcha Ma Duna.
The gender ratio at degree level, with 14 females compared to 23 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 61 percent of male levels.
Population Structure of Kilcha Ma Duna
Out of the total population, there are 2,271 Muslims, while 99 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,799. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,428, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 206. This indicates a community with an active working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,370 | 0.08% of district |
| Males | 1,223 (51.6%) | 0.08% of district |
| Females | 1,147 (48.4%) | 0.08% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 46.4% | 16.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 55.0% | 12.97% below district |
| Female Literacy | 37.0% | 20.44% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,428 | – |
| Area | 2,898 Acres (11.73 sq km) | 0.28% of district |