Dograna is a large 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 15,235 individuals, including 7,539 males, and 7,693 females. Males constitute 49.5 percent, while females make up 50.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Dograna is 1,085 acres, giving it a population density of about 14.05 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Dograna
The literacy rate of Dograna is 68.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is above the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a positive gap of +6.69 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 74.2 percent, significantly above the district male average (67.28 percent) by +6.92 points. Female literacy is 62.2 percent, which is notably higher than the district female average (55.27 percent) by +6.93 points. This impressive performance across both gender categories demonstrates strong educational access and commitment within the village.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 2,038 males and 1,614 females
- Matric but below Degree: 1,386 males and 1,145 females
- Degree and above: 341 males and 472 females
These numbers reveal an exceptional pattern where female educational attainment not only keeps pace with males but actually surpasses it at the degree level. With 472 women having achieved degree-level education compared to 341 men, Dograna stands out as a progressive village that actively supports women’s higher education. The sustained participation of women at all educational stages reflects an enabling environment for female learning.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Dograna, there are 15,172 Muslims, while 63 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 11,174. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 8,561, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 925. This shows a community with a robust working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Dograna represents an educational success story: with overall literacy exceeding 68 percent, the village performs well above district standards for both men and women. The remarkable achievement of having more degree-holding women than men signals a community that has broken traditional barriers and embraced educational equity. Dograna serves as a model for other villages in the region, demonstrating what can be achieved when educational opportunities are accessible to all.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,235 | – |
| Males | 7,539 (49.5%) | – |
| Females | 7,693 (50.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 68.1% | 6.69% above district |
| Male Literacy | 74.2% | 6.92% above district |
| Female Literacy | 62.2% | 6.93% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 8,561 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 925 | – |
| Area | 1,085 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 14.05 persons/acre | – |