Usman Wala is a rural town / village and union council of Tehsil & District, Kasur, Province Punjab, Pakistan. Its surrounding areas are Pial Kalan, Salamat Pura, Bagh Ali Wala, Roday and Basti Fateh Wali. It is located 37 kilometers southwest of district Kasur. The total land area of this settlement is 735 acres, giving it a population density of about 19.61 persons per acre. The Hadbast number of this village is 0000344. It is also known as Mandi Usman Wala. Its Postal1 code is 55010.
There is a main market in this town which has various kinds of shops including Clothes, shoes, Utensils, beauty products, grocery, sweets, book shops etc. It is a shopping hub for many surrounding villages and people can buy almost every basic necessity of life from here. Few years ago a new market was constructed here on Railway land which comprises dozens of shops. Its latitude is 30.89883° or 30° 53′ 56″ north, while longitude is 74.23689° or 74° 14′ 13″ east.
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Usman Wala Population
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, Mandi Usman Wala has a total population of 14,410 individuals, including 7,220 males and 7,190 females. Males constitute 50.1 percent, while females make up 49.9 percent of the population. As per 2017 census, population2 of this town was 10,596 persons.
Literacy Profile
The literacy rate of this rural settlement stands at 73.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This substantially exceeds the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a positive gap of 10.55 percentage points. Male literacy in Usman Wala stands at 78.9 percent, which is considerably higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 10.93 points.
Female literacy is 67.8 percent, significantly surpassing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 10.36 points. The figures reveal excellent educational performance across both genders, with literacy rates consistently exceeding district benchmarks by good margins. This impressive achievement indicates strong educational infrastructure and solid community commitment to learning, ensuring quality education access for both boys and girls throughout the village.
Academic Credentials Overview
- Primary but below Matric: 2,106 males and 1,651 females
- Matric but below Degree: 1,227 males and 1,002 females
- Degree and above: 249 males and 344 females
These statistics showcase an exceptional educational landscape in the community. The data shows 1,651 women completing primary education, 1,002 reaching matriculation, and 344 achieving degree-level qualifications. Remarkably, female degree holders substantially outnumber their male counterparts, with 344 women versus 249 men at the highest educational tier.
This outstanding achievement reflects highly progressive attitudes and robust support systems for women’s higher education in Usman Wala. The transition from 1,651 at primary to 1,002 at matric shows strong retention, and the substantial number of female degree holders demonstrates genuine commitment to female academic advancement.
The gender reversal at degree level, where women surpass men by 95 degree holders, is particularly noteworthy and indicates an exceptionally empowering environment that actively encourages women to pursue and excel in their educational journey. This rural town serves as an exemplary model of female educational achievement.
Demographic Structure of Usman Wala
Out of the total population, there are 14,102 Muslims, while 308 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 10,149. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 7,659, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 771.
Schools and Education
There are following Government Schools in this town:
- Govt. High School for boys. Its EMIS code is 35120035.
- Govt. Girls High School. Its EMIS code is 35120054.
- Govt. Primary School. Its EMIS code is 35120447.
Apart from above mentioned Government schools, there are few private schools in this town namely Dar-Arqam, Morning star high school, Khawaja Abdul Hayee school, and the Educator school (Near Pial kalan).
Healthcare Facilities
There is no basic health unit in this town. Nearest basic health unit (BHU) is located 4 kilometers north of this town in Pial Kalan. While nearest Rural Health Center is located about 14 kilometers North East in Khudian Khas.
Usman Wala Railway Station
There is a railway station in Mandi Usmanwala which was constructed by British Raj before partition of sub-continent. It is an important transportation hub for the people of Usmanwala and other surrounding areas. It provides an affordable and easy way to travel to major cities of Punjab and other areas of Pakistan.
Fareed express train travel between Lahore and Karachi daily which has a stop of about 2 minutes at this station. Fareed express 37-UP run from Karachi to Lahore, while Fareed express 38-DOWN travel from Lahore to Karachi city.
Banks in Mandi Usman Wala
There are following two Banks in Usmanwala:
- Habib Bank Limited (HBL).
Branch code: 1576.
Branch contact no: 049-2793045 - The Bank of Punjab (BOP)
Branch code: 0524
Branch phone no: 049-2793101-3
Police Station
For curbing and controlling crimes in this area, a police station has been established in this town to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. Police Station phone no: 049-2793024, which residents can contact for emergencies, complaints, assistance, and routine police-related matters.
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