Sato Ki Hithar is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 4,227 individuals, including 2,268 males and 1,959 females. Males constitute 53.7 percent, while females make up 46.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Sato Ki Hithar is 1,694 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.50 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000453.
Literacy Rate in Sato Ki Hithar
The literacy rate of this village stands at 43.9 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 18.95 percentage points. Male literacy in Satto Ki Hithar stands at 49.5 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 18.47 points.
Female literacy is 37.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 19.84 points. The figures reveal critically low educational performance that severely lags behind district benchmarks in both gender categories. This pattern suggests that urgent and comprehensive educational interventions are needed across the community, with intensive focus on both male and female education to help achieve even basic parity with regional standards and begin addressing the profound educational deficit.
Scholastic Qualification Data
- Primary but below Matric: 875 males and 649 females
- Matric but below Degree: 224 males and 143 females
- Degree and above: 29 males and 16 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 649 women completing primary education, 143 reaching matriculation, and 16 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 649 at primary to 143 at matric shows substantial attrition during the secondary school years, with only approximately 22 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 16 female degree holders represents modest achievement given the challenging educational environment in Sato Ki Hithar. The gender ratio at degree level, with 16 females compared to 29 males, shows underrepresentation of women at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 55 percent of male levels. This gap reflects the compounding challenges women face throughout their educational journey in the village. The severe dropout rate between primary and matric for girls, with only 22 percent of primary completers advancing, represents a critical educational crisis.
Population Details of Sato Ki Hithar
Out of the total population, there are 4,086 Muslims, while 141 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 3,089. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 2,093, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 245. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistics
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,227 | 0.15% of district |
| Males | 2,268 (53.7%) | 0.16% of district |
| Females | 1,959 (46.3%) | 0.14% of district |
| Literacy Rate | 43.9% | 18.95% below district |
| Male Literacy | 49.5% | 18.47% below district |
| Female Literacy | 37.6% | 19.84% below district |
| Area | 1,694 Acres (6.86 sq km) | 0.17% of district |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.50 persons/acre | District: 1022.35/sq km |