Domehrah 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 7,639 individuals, including 3,892 males and 3,747 females. Males constitute 50.9 percent, while females make up 49.1 percent of the population. The total land area of Domehrah is 1,853 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.12 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Domehrah
The literacy rate of Domehrah is 42.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -19.41 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 48.7 percent, significantly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -18.58 points. Female literacy is 34.8 percent, which is substantially lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -20.47 points. This considerable deficit across both genders highlights serious educational challenges in the village, with women facing particularly limited access to educational opportunities.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 821 males and 611 females
- Matric but below Degree: 303 males and 129 females
- Degree and above: 49 males and 24 females
These numbers show a concerning pattern where educational participation drops sharply after primary level, especially for women. The steep decline in female students at the matriculation stage is particularly alarming, with only 129 women reaching this level compared to 303 men. Just 24 women have managed to pursue degree-level education, indicating significant barriers to women’s higher education in the village.
Community Composition
Out of the total population of Domerah, there are 7,627 Muslims, while 12 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,565. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,215, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 345. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Domehrah faces significant educational challenges: with overall literacy at just 42 percent, the village lags considerably behind district standards for both men and women. The severe deficit in female education – over 20 percentage points below the district average, represents a critical obstacle to community development. The sharp drop-off in female participation beyond primary education points to systemic barriers that need urgent attention.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,639 | – |
| Males | 3,892 (50.9%) | – |
| Females | 3,747 (49.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 42.0% | 19.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 48.7% | 18.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 34.8% | 20.47% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,215 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 345 | – |
| Area | 1,853 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.12 persons/acre | – |