Beet Kech Janubi is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 18,880 residents, making it one of the largest villages / rural towns in the region. The population comprises 9,200 males and 9,679 females, with females slightly outnumbering males at 51.3 percent. The village covers 5,861 acres (23.72 square kilometers), which represents 0.64 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 3.22 persons per acre, Beet Kech Janubi shows moderate population concentration. The village accounts for 0.35 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Challenges in Beet Kech Janubi
The literacy rate stands at 29.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, falling 31.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 40.3 percent while female literacy is just 19.8 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Beet Kech Janubi lags significantly behind. Educational attainment shows 1,382 males and 721 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 450 males and 149 females qualified. Higher education remains limited with 143 males and 46 females holding degrees.
Community Demographics
Religious composition shows 18,860 Muslims and 20 individuals of other faiths. The village has 13,466 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 9,970, representing the working-age population. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 1,230 individuals.
Development Priorities
The low literacy rates, particularly female literacy at 19.8 percent, highlight urgent educational needs. Despite being a large village with substantial land resources, educational infrastructure requires immediate development to bridge gaps with district averages.
Beet Kech Janubi Data Summary
| PARAMETER | VALUE | DISTRICT COMPARISON |
| Population | 18,880 | 0.35% of district |
| Males | 9,200 (48.7%) | – |
| Females | 9,680 (51.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 29.8% | 31.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 40.3% | 26.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 19.8% | 35.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 5,861 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 23.72 | 0.64% of district |
| Density | 3.22/acre | – |