Adu Wali is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The 2023 census recorded 5,322 residents comprising 2,646 males and 2,676 females. Females slightly outnumber males at 50.3 percent. The village extends over 735 acres, creating a remarkably high population density of 7.24 persons per acre, among the highest in the region. Adu Wali represents 0.10 percent of Multan District’s total population.
Low Educational Attainment in Adu Wali
Literacy remains low at 22.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, indicating serious educational deficiencies. This is 39.31 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy stands at 30.8 percent while female literacy is only 13.6 percent, showing severe gender inequality. The female literacy gap with district average of 55.27 percent is striking at 41.67 percentage points. Primary but below matric was completed by 342 males and 167 females. Matric but below degree shows 98 males and 22 females. Degree holders include 33 males and 10 females.
Community Profile
Religious data shows 5,317 Muslims and 5 individuals of other faiths. Adu Wali has 3,586 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,662, forming the workforce. Elderly population of 60 years and above counts 273 individuals.
Challenges and Opportunities
The high population density and low literacy rates present dual challenges. With over seven persons per acre, land is scarce. The extremely low female literacy needs urgent attention through targeted educational programs for sustainable development.