Mehar Chand Wala 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 2,059 individuals, including 1,058 males and 1,001 females. Males constitute 51.4 percent, while females make up 48.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Mehar Chand Wala is 617 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.34 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000414.
Educational Achievements in Mehar Chand Wala
The literacy rate of this village stands at 67.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This exceeds the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a positive gap of 4.35 percentage points. Male literacy in Mehar Chand Wala stands at 76.4 percent, which is substantially higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 8.43 points.
Female literacy is 57.7 percent, surpassing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 0.26 points. The figures reveal commendable educational performance across both genders, with literacy rates consistently exceeding district benchmarks. The particularly strong male literacy performance, combined with above-average female literacy, indicates effective educational infrastructure and solid community commitment to learning for all residents.
Academic Qualification Statistics
- Primary but below Matric: 339 males and 270 females
- Matric but below Degree: 140 males and 78 females
- Degree and above: 35 males and 24 females
These numbers demonstrate solid educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 270 women completing primary education, 78 reaching matriculation, and 24 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 270 at primary to 78 at matric shows expected attrition during the secondary school years.
The presence of 24 female degree holders represents meaningful achievement in Mehar Chand Wala. The gender ratio at degree level, with 24 females compared to 35 males, shows reasonably balanced representation at the tertiary tier. This proportionate balance indicates that women who persist through the education system receive adequate support to complete their higher education, though strengthening retention mechanisms during the critical middle school years could help more girls continue their academic journey and ultimately improve female representation at advanced educational levels.
Population Composition of Mehar Chand Wala
Out of the total population, all 2,059 individuals are Muslims. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,542. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,115, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 123. This indicates a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly population.