Basti Saidan is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 2,528 residents in this small village, comprising 1,247 males and 1,281 females. Females slightly outnumber males at 50.7 percent while males form 49.3 percent of the population. The village covers 911 acres (3.69 square kilometers), representing 0.10 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.77 persons per acre, Basti Saidan shows moderate population distribution. The village accounts for just 0.05 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Achievements in Basti Saidan
The literacy rate stands at 38.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is better than many neighboring villages though still 22.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 51.9 percent while female literacy is 25.9 percent, revealing a gender gap but with relatively better female education than surrounding areas. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Basti Saidan lags by 15.38 and 29.37 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 244 males and 149 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 111 males and 22 females qualified. Higher education includes 12 males and 5 females with degrees, showing reasonable educational progress for a small village.
Social Composition
Religious data reveals 2,522 Muslims and 6 individuals of other faiths. The village has 1,729 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,247, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 163 individuals.
Development Progress
Despite its small size, this village demonstrates relatively better educational outcomes, particularly with male literacy exceeding 50 percent, suggesting effective utilization of available educational resources and community commitment to education.
Basti Saidan Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,528 | 0.05% of district |
| Males | 1,247 (49.3%) | – |
| Females | 1,281 (50.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 38.8% | 22.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 51.9% | 15.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 25.9% | 29.37% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 911 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 3.69 | 0.10% of district |
| Density | 2.77/acre | – |