Chak No. 010/T is a small rural village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. As recorded in the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a population of 1,881 individuals, comprising 921 males and 960 females. Males form 49.0 percent of the population, while females make up 51.0 percent, giving the village a slight female majority. The land area of Chak No. 010/T is 1,091 acres, producing a low population density of about 1.72 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Chak No. 010/T
The literacy rate of Chak No. 10/T stands at 49.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is lower than Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of -11.91 percentage points. Male literacy is 63.3 percent, just 3.98 points below the district male average (67.28 percent). Female literacy, however, is only 35.7 percent, which is 19.57 points lower than the district female average of 55.27 percent. These figures highlight a pronounced gender disparity in education.
Primary but below Matric: 257 males and 172 females
Matric but below Degree: 85 males and 24 females
Degree and above: 9 males and 5 females
While men dominate at all educational stages, women’s representation falls sharply after primary level, with very few reaching matriculation and higher education.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population, 1,875 residents are Muslims, while 6 belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population (aged 10 years and above) is 1,315. The adult population (aged 18 years and above) stands at 906, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 83. This indicates a youthful demographic with a small proportion of elderly residents.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,881 | – |
| Males | 921 (49.0%) | – |
| Females | 960 (51.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 49.5% | 11.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 63.3% | 3.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 35.7% | 19.57% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 906 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 83 | – |
| Area | 1,091 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.72 persons/acre | – |