Pakhoke 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 5,144 individuals, including 2,581 males and 2,563 females. Males constitute 50.2 percent, while females make up 49.8 percent of the population. The total land area of Pakhoke is 1,786 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.88 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000280.
Education and Literacy Profile of Pakhoke
The literacy rate of this village stands at 48.3 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 14.55 percentage points. Male literacy in Pakhoke stands at 53.8 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 14.17 points.
Female literacy is 42.7 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 14.74 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 11.1 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is slightly wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Pakhoke faces marginally more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Academic Credentials Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 577 males and 515 females
- Matric but below Degree: 307 males and 197 females
- Degree and above: 62 males and 50 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 515 women completing primary education, 197 reaching matriculation, and 50 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 515 at primary to 197 at matric shows approximately 38 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 50 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Pakho ke. The gender ratio at degree level, with 50 females compared to 62 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 81 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals considerable attrition at each transition point for female students. While 515 women completed primary education, only 197 advanced to matric level, a loss of 318 students representing 62 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 197 matriculates to 50 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels.
Demographic Overview of Pakhoke
Out of the total population, there are 5,131 Muslims, while 13 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 3,632. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,773, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 285. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,144 | 0.18% of district |
| Males | 2,581 (50.2%) | 0.18% of district |
| Females | 2,563 (49.8%) | 0.19% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 48.3% | 14.55% below district |
| Male Literacy | 53.8% | 14.17% below district |
| Female Literacy | 42.7% | 14.74% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 2,773 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 285 | – |
| Area | 1,786 Acres (7.23 sq km) | 0.17% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.88 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |