Nahal Wala, according to the 2017 Pakistan Bureau of Statistics census, is a small village in Muzaffargarh District with a population of 1,262 people. The village has 665 male residents and 597 female residents, showing a relatively balanced gender composition. This rural settlement spans across 513 acres of land, making it one of the smaller communities in the area.
Literacy Challenges in Nahal Wala
The literacy situation in Nahal Wala presents significant challenges, with an extremely low overall literacy rate of just 4.58% among residents aged 10 years and above. The gender disparity in education is stark, with male literacy at 6.92% and female literacy at only 1.98%. These figures indicate severe educational disadvantages and highlight the need for focused interventions to improve educational access and outcomes in this community.
Educational Qualifications and Academic Status
Educational attainment data shows that only 12 people have primary education but below matriculation level, with 4 males and 8 females in this category. For matriculation but below degree level, there are merely 7 males and no females. At the degree level or above, only 2 males have achieved higher education qualifications, while no females have reached this educational milestone, reflecting the limited educational opportunities available in the village.
Religious Statistics and Working Population
The entire population of Nahal Wala, consisting of 1,262 people, follows Islam as their religion. The working population includes 743 individuals aged 10 years and above who are part of the labor force. The village has 563 residents aged 18 years and above, while 57 people fall into the elderly category of 60 years and above. Among adults, 177 residents aged 18 and above hold Computerized National Identity Cards, representing about 31% of the adult population with formal identification documentation.