Bahadar Pur Janubi is a village which is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 14,220 residents comprising 7,093 males and 7,127 females. Females form a slight majority at 50.1 percent while males constitute 49.9 percent of the population. The village covers 2,325 acres (9.41 square kilometers), representing 0.25 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a high population density of 6.12 persons per acre, Bahadar Pur Janubi shows concentrated settlement patterns.
Literacy Rate in Bahadar Pur Janubi
The literacy rate of this village stands at 54.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is only 6.91 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 64.3 percent while female literacy is 44.8 percent, showing better educational achievement than most rural villages. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Bahadar Pur Janubi shows gaps of just 2.98 and 10.47 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment reveals 1,856 males and 1,379 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 622 males and 341 females qualified. Higher education includes 268 males and 138 females with degrees, indicating excellent educational infrastructure.
Community Structure of Bahadar Pur Janubi
Religious composition shows 14,214 Muslims and 6 individuals of other faiths. Bahadar Pur Janubi has 10,220 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 7,577, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 884 individuals.
Demographics At a Glance
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,220 | 0.27% of district |
| Males | 7,093 (49.9%) | – |
| Females | 7,127 (50.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 54.5% | 6.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 64.3% | 2.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 44.8% | 10.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,325 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 9.41 | 0.25% of district |
| Density | 6.12/acre | – |