Buch is a village 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 8,667 individuals, including 4,424 males, and 4,240 females. Males constitute 51.0 percent, while females make up 48.9 percent of the population. The total land area of Buch is 3,019 acres, giving it a population density of about 2.87 persons per acre.
Literacy Performance in Buch
The literacy rate of Buch is 19.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is considerably below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -42.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 25.2 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -42.08 points. Female literacy is 13.2 percent, which is significantly lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -42.07 points. These figures indicate extremely critical challenges in educational access and development across both genders, representing one of the lowest literacy rates in the region and highlighting the most urgent need for comprehensive and immediate educational interventions to strengthen literacy outcomes and substantially bridge the very wide gap with district standards.
Educational Qualification Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 450 males and 239 females
- Matric but below Degree: 126 males and 42 females
- Degree and above: 27 males and 8 females
These numbers show a dramatic decline in participation at higher educational levels, particularly among females. While 239 women have completed primary education, only 42 continue through to matriculation, and just 8 achieve degree-level qualifications. The severe drop-off at each educational stage suggests extremely critical challenges in retention and access to higher education. The presence of only 8 women with degrees, compared to 27 men, indicates that pathways to higher education are extremely limited and require urgent and substantial expansion to improve educational outcomes and address the severe gender disparity in educational attainment.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Buch, there are 8,650 Muslims, while 17 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,093. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,517, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 416. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,667 | – |
| Males | 4,424 (51.0%) | – |
| Females | 4,240 (48.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 19.3% | 42.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 25.2% | 42.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 13.2% | 42.07% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,517 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 416 | – |
| Area | 3,019 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.87 persons/acre | – |