Hardo Ban Bodla is a village situated in Tehsil Kasur of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. Its surrounding villages are Ratnay wala, Garhi Jamun Wala, Baggay, Noori Wala and Bhedian Usman Wala. Hardo Ban Bodla is located in South of Kasur city about 22 kilometers away. Sutlej river lies in west of this village about 3 kilometers away. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 2,195 individuals, including 1,092 males and 1,103 females. Males constitute 49.8 percent, while females make up 50.2 percent of the population.
The total land area of Hardo Ban Bodla is 1,050 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.09 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000245. There is one Government Model Primary School in Ban Bodla, its EMIS code is 35120674. Its latitude is 30.96923° or 30° 58′ 9″ north, while its longitude is 74.4093° or 74° 24′ 34″ east.
Literacy Status of Hardo Ban Bodla
The literacy rate of this village stands at 48.2 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 14.65 percentage points. Male literacy in Hardo Ban Bodla stands at 54.0 percent, which is significantly lower than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 13.97 points.
Female literacy is 42.3 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 15.14 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 to help achieve parity with regional standards and improve literacy outcomes for both genders.
Educational Attainment Summary
- Primary but below Matric: 246 males and 189 females
- Matric but below Degree: 69 males and 63 females
- Degree and above: 23 males and 14 females
These numbers demonstrate limited educational participation across gender lines. The data shows 189 women completing primary education, 63 reaching matriculation, and 14 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 189 at primary to 63 at matric shows approximately 33 percent continuing beyond primary level.
Village Profile of Hardo Ban Bodla
Out of the total population, there are 2,157 Muslims, while 38 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 1,542. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 1,142, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 119. This indicates a community with a steady working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.