Qutba is a large village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 15,169 individuals, including 7,560 males and 7,609 females. Males constitute 49.8 percent, while females make up 50.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Qutba is 1,291 acres, giving it a population density of about 11.75 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000251.
Out of the total population, there are 14,592 Muslims, while 577 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 10,549. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 7,881, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 772.
Education and Literacy Profile of Qutba
The literacy rate of this village stands at 55.4 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 7.45 percentage points. Male literacy in Qutba stands at 61.4 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 6.57 points.
Female literacy is 49.4 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 8.04 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy falling below district benchmarks. This pattern suggests that targeted improvements focusing on both genders could help achieve full parity with district standards and close the remaining gaps in literacy outcomes.
The gender disparity in literacy rates shows a gap of 12.0 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 this town faces marginally more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Academic Progress Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 1,860 males and 1,564 females
- Matric but below Degree: 757 males and 545 females
- Degree and above: 153 males and 111 females
These numbers demonstrate strong educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 1,564 women completing primary education, 545 reaching matriculation, and 111 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 1,564 at primary to 545 at matric shows approximately 35 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 111 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Qutba. The gender ratio at degree level, with 111 females compared to 153 males, shows good representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 73 percent of male levels.
The educational progression pattern reveals considerable attrition at each transition point for female students. While 1,564 women completed primary education, only 545 advanced to matric level, a loss of 1,019 students representing 65 percent who did not continue during the critical middle school years. The advancement from 545 matriculates to 111 degree holders shows continued challenges at higher education levels
Key Statistics of Qutba
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,169 | 0.53% of district |
| Males | 7,560 (49.8%) | 0.52% of district |
| Females | 7,609 (50.2%) | 0.55% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 55.4% | 7.45% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.4% | 6.57% below district |
| Female Literacy | 49.4% | 8.04% below district |
| Area | 1,291 Acres (5.22 sq km) | 0.13% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 11.75 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |