Ratnewala Kalan is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 3,320 individuals, including 1,691 males and 1,629 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Ratnewala Kalan is 458 acres, giving it a population density of about 7.25 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000243.
Literacy Highlights of Ratnewala Kalan
The literacy rate of this village stands at 58.7 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 4.15 percentage points. Male literacy in Ratnewala Kalan stands at 66.3 percent, which is lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 1.67 points.
Female literacy is 50.5 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 6.94 points. The figures reveal moderate educational performance, with both male and female literacy approaching but not quite reaching district benchmarks. This pattern suggests that targeted improvements focusing on both genders, particularly females, 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 15.8 percentage points between male and female literacy within the village. This internal gender gap is substantially wider than the district-level gender gap of 10.53 percentage points, indicating that Ratnewala Kalan faces significantly more pronounced challenges in women’s education compared to the broader district context.
Academic Achievement Data
- Primary but below Matric: 442 males and 304 females
- Matric but below Degree: 135 males and 102 females
- Degree and above: 33 males and 23 females
These numbers demonstrate moderate educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 304 women completing primary education, 102 reaching matriculation, and 23 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 304 at primary to 102 at matric shows approximately 34 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 23 female degree holders represents modest achievement in Ratnewala Kalan. The gender ratio at degree level, with 23 females compared to 33 males, shows moderate representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 70 percent of male levels.
Demographic Overview of Ratnewala Kalan
Out of the total population, there are 3,318 Muslims, while 2 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 2,374. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,773, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 211. This indicates a community with a sizable working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,320 | 0.12% of district |
| Males | 1,691 (50.9%) | 0.12% of district |
| Females | 1,629 (49.1%) | 0.12% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 58.7% | 4.15% below district |
| Male Literacy | 66.3% | 1.67% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.5% | 6.94% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 1,773 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 211 | – |
| Area | 458 Acres (1.85 sq km) | 0.04% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 7.25 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |