Bootay Wala is a large village which is situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 14,114 individuals, including 7,044 males and 7,070 females. Males constitute 49.9 percent, while females make up 50.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Bootay Wala is 4,871 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.90 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Bootay Wala
The literacy rate of Bootay Wala is 58.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -3.41 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 65.8 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -1.48 points. Female literacy is 50.2 percent, which is lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -5.07 points. While there is a gender gap of about 16 percentage points within the village, the overall literacy performance shows good educational development with relatively modest room for improvement, particularly in female education.
Educational Attainments
- Primary but below Matric: 1,706 males and 1,436 females
- Matric but below Degree: 1,014 males and 587 females
- Degree and above: 250 males and 217 females
These numbers show that female participation remains strong through primary education, with women representing a substantial proportion at this level. However, there is a noticeable decline at the matriculation level, where female participation drops to about 58 percent of male numbers. Despite this, 217 women have achieved degree-level education, approaching the 250 men at this level. This demonstrates that while secondary education retention remains a challenge, committed female students continue to pursue and complete higher education in meaningful numbers.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Boote Wala, there are 14,017 Muslims, while 97 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 10,218. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 7,806, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 951. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Bootay Wala presents a positive educational profile. With overall literacy at 58.0 percent, the village comes relatively close to district standards, showing only a modest 3.41-percentage-point gap. Male literacy nearly matches the district average, falling short by less than 1.5 percentage points. The presence of 217 degree-holding women is particularly encouraging, demonstrating that higher education opportunities are increasingly accessible to female students.
The main challenge lies in improving retention rates during secondary education, especially for girls. Targeted interventions to support students through the critical matriculation phase could help the village achieve or exceed district literacy benchmarks within a reasonable timeframe.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,114 | – |
| Males | 7,044 (49.9%) | – |
| Females | 7,070 (50.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 58.0% | 3.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 65.8% | 1.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.2% | 5.07% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 7,806 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 951 | – |
| Area | 4,871 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.90 persons/acre | – |