Azam Hans is a medium-sized rural village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the population of the village is 6,849, comprising 3,465 males and 3,384 females. Males account for 50.6 percent, while females form 49.4 percent of the population. The land area of Azam Hans is 1,704 acres, resulting in a population density of about 4.02 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Azam Hans
The literacy rate of Azam Hans is 48.0 percent among individuals aged 10 years and above, which is 13.41 percentage points lower than Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent. Male literacy stands at 54.4 percent, lagging behind the district male average of 67.28 percent by 12.88 points. Female literacy is 41.5 percent, which is 13.77 points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. These figures show a significant educational gap compared to the district, with women at a greater disadvantage.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 800 males and 599 females
Matric but below Degree: 288 males and 156 females
Degree and above: 20 males and 33 females
The data indicates that while educational attainment drops off at higher levels, women slightly outnumber men at the degree level, reflecting a small but notable positive trend for female education.
Religious and Age Composition
The population is predominantly Muslim, with 6,799 adherents, while 50 residents belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above totals 4,856. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,629, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 401. This highlights a strong working-age majority, with only a modest elderly group.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,849 | – |
| Males | 3,465 (50.6%) | – |
| Females | 3,384 (49.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 48.0% | 13.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 54.4% | 12.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 41.5% | 13.77% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,629 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 401 | – |
| Area | 1,704 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.02 persons/acre | – |