Dipal is a rural locality within Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a population of 7,690 residents, comprising 3,857 males and 3,832 females. Males form a slight majority at 50.2 percent while females constitute 49.8 percent of the population. The village covers 2,159 acres, indicating a moderately populated area.
Educational Performance in Dipal
The literacy rate in Dipal village stands at a critically low 26.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This performance is severely lagging, positioned 34.71 percentage points below the Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent. A significant gender disparity exists, with male literacy at 38.4 percent and female literacy at a mere 15.1 percent, showing a gap of over 23 percentage points.
Educational attainment data reveals 629 males and 281 females completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 282 males and 78 females qualified, with one transgender individual. Higher education is very limited, with only 91 males and 20 females holding a degree, indicating a need for substantial educational infrastructure development.
Community Structure
The religious composition is almost entirely Muslim, with 7,683 Muslims and 7 individuals belonging to other faiths. Dipal has 5,286 residents aged 10 years and above, who form the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,816, representing the core workforce. The village has 363 senior citizens aged 60 years and above.
The extremely low literacy rate, coupled with a severe gender gap where female literacy is just 15.1 percent, demands immediate and intensive intervention. Targeted educational programs, especially for girls and women, are crucial to initiate any meaningful development in this village.
Dipal Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,690 | – |
| Males | 3,857 (50.2%) | – |
| Females | 3,832 (49.8%) | – |
| Transgender | 1 | – |
| Literacy Rate | 26.7% | 34.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 38.4% | 28.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 15.1% | 40.17% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,159 | – |
| Population 10+ | 5,286 | – |
| Population 18+ | 3,816 | – |
| Seniors (60+) | 363 | – |