Kul 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 7,865 individuals, including 4,003 males and 3,862 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Kul is 3,402 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.31 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000401.
Kul Village Literacy Highlights
The literacy rate of this village stands at 48.4 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 14.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Kul stands at 53.2 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 14.77 points.
Female literacy is 43.3 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 14.14 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.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 9.9 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly lower than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that while Kul village faces challenges in overall educational attainment, the gender disparity is marginally better than the broader district pattern.
Despite both genders performing well below district averages, the relatively balanced gap suggests that systemic improvements addressing root causes of low literacy could benefit the entire community proportionally.
Academic Credentials Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 862 males and 664 females
- Matric but below Degree: 310 males and 201 females
- Degree and above: 53 males and 48 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 664 women completing primary education, 201 reaching matriculation, and 48 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 664 at primary to 201 at matric shows approximately 30 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 48 female degree holders represents modest achievement in this village. The gender ratio at degree level, with 48 females compared to 53 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 91 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals substantial attrition at each transition point for female students. While 664 women completed primary education, only 201 advanced to matric level, a loss of 463 students representing 70 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 201 matriculates to 48 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
Demographic Features of Kul
Out of the total population, there are 7,734 Muslims, while 131 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,444. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,891, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 416. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,865 | 0.28% of district |
| Males | 4,003 (50.9%) | 0.28% of district |
| Females | 3,862 (49.1%) | 0.28% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 48.4% | 14.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 53.2% | 14.77% below district |
| Female Literacy | 43.3% | 14.14% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,891 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 416 | – |
| Area | 3,402 Acres (13.77 sq km) | 0.33% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.31 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |