Chak No 087/M is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 2,827 residents comprising 1,392 males and 1,435 females. Females form the majority at 50.8 percent while males constitute 49.2 percent of the population. The village covers 1,162 acres (4.70 square kilometers), representing 0.13 percent of Multan District’s total area. With a population density of 2.43 persons per acre, this settlement shows moderate population distribution. The village accounts for 0.05 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Chak No 087/M
The literacy rate stands at 28.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 33.41 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 41.4 percent while female literacy drops to just 14.5 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap exceeding 26 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Chak No 87-M lags behind by 25.88 and 40.77 percentage points respectively.
Educational achievement shows 228 males and 72 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 69 males and 12 females qualified. Higher education remains very limited with only 7 males and 3 females holding degrees.
Community Structure
All 2,827 residents follow Islam, showing complete religious homogeneity. The village has 1,877 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,370, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 107 individuals.
The low literacy rates, particularly the 14.5 percent female literacy, indicate urgent need for educational infrastructure development to improve socio-economic conditions in this moderately populated village.
Chak No 87/M Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,827 | 0.05% of district |
| Males | 1,392 (49.2%) | – |
| Females | 1,435 (50.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 28.0% | 33.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 41.4% | 25.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 14.5% | 40.77% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,162 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 4.70 | 0.13% of district |
| Density | 2.43/acre | – |