Bahadar Pur Shumali is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 4,258 residents comprising 2,065 males and 2,191 females. Females form the majority at 51.5 percent while males constitute 48.5 percent of the population. The village extends over 2,518 acres (10.19 square kilometers), representing 0.27 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.69 persons per acre, Bahadar Pur Shumali is relatively sparsely populated with good land availability.
Educational Performance in Bahadar Pur Shumali
The literacy rate stands at 46.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 14.51 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 59.3 percent while female literacy is 35.2 percent, showing a gender gap exceeding 24 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Bahadar Pur Shumali lags behind by 7.98 and 20.07 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 449 males and 307 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 169 males and 67 females qualified. Higher education includes 48 males and 18 females with degrees, indicating moderate educational infrastructure.
Community Structure
All 4,258 residents follow Islam, showing complete religious homogeneity. Bahadar Pur Shumali has 3,033 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,263, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 271 individuals.
Development Aspects
With relatively good male literacy approaching 60 percent but female literacy lagging at 35.2 percent, Bahadar Pur Shumali requires targeted interventions for female education to achieve balanced development and better utilize its land resources.
Demographics At a Glance
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,258 | 0.08% of district |
| Males | 2,065 (48.5%) | – |
| Females | 2,193 (51.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 46.9% | 14.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 59.3% | 7.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 35.2% | 20.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,518 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 10.19 | 0.27% of district |
| Density | 1.69/acre | – |