Nizam Pura is a sizable village located in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab, Pakistan. As per the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a population of 10,202 people, comprising 5,225 males and 4,977 females. This corresponds to 51.2 percent males and 48.8 percent females. Spread over an area of 1,571 acres, Nizam Pura has an average population density of approximately 6.49 persons per acre. The village has girls high school and a boys elementary school. There is a veterinary center in the village for the treatment of animals.
Literacy Rate in Nizam Pura
The literacy rate of this village stands at 55.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 6.95 percentage points. Male literacy in Nizam Pura stands at 61.9 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 6.07 points.
Female literacy is 49.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 7.94 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance that lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that comprehensive educational interventions focusing on both genders could help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes across the community.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 12.4 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Nizam Pura faces more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Educational Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 1,152 males and 890 females
- Matric but below Degree: 740 males and 495 females
- Degree and above: 199 males and 176 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 890 women completing primary education, 495 reaching matriculation, and 176 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 890 at primary to 495 at matric shows approximately 56 percent continuing beyond primary level. The presence of 176 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Nizam Pura.
The gender ratio at degree level, with 176 females compared to 199 males, shows excellent representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 88 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals moderate attrition at each transition point for female students. While 890 women completed primary education, only 495 advanced to matric level, a loss of 395 students representing 44 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 495 matriculates to 176 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels. For males, the retention rates are similar, with 1,152 at primary reducing to 740 at matric (36 percent retention) and further to 199 at degree level.
Demographic Overview of Nizam Pura
Out of the total population, there are 7,821 Muslims, while 2,381 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 7,537. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,722, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 587. This indicates a community with a considerable working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,202 | 0.36% of district |
| Males | 5,225 (51.2%) | 0.36% of district |
| Females | 4,977 (48.8%) | 0.36% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 55.9% | 6.95% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.9% | 6.07% below district |
| Female Literacy | 49.5% | 7.94% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 5,722 | – |
| Area | 1,571 Acres (6.36 sq km) | 0.15% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 6.49 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |