Ghariala 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 9,412 individuals, including 4,639 males and 4,773 females. Males constitute 49.3 percent, while females make up 50.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Ghariala is 5,183 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.82 persons per acre. This village is also spelled as “Gharyala”.
Literacy Rate in Ghariala
The literacy rate of Ghariala is 58.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -3.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 66.8 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -0.48 points. Female literacy is 50.1 percent, which is lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -5.17 points. While there is a gender gap of about 17 percentage points within the village, the overall literacy performance shows good educational development with relatively modest room for improvement, particularly in female education.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 1,200 males and 907 females
- Matric but below Degree: 711 males and 470 females
- Degree and above: 142 males and 184 females
These numbers reveal a remarkable and encouraging pattern where female educational attainment not only keeps pace with males but actually surpasses it at the degree level. With 184 women having achieved degree-level education compared to 142 men, Gharyala stands out as a progressive village that actively supports women’s higher education. While there is some decline in female participation from primary to matriculation level, the fact that more women than men ultimately complete degrees demonstrates strong community commitment to female education and the determination of women students to achieve academic success.
Community Composition of Gharyala Village
Out of the total population of Ghariala, there are 9,399 Muslims, while 13 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 6,899. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,259, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 678. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Gharyala presents a positive educational profile, with overall literacy at 58.3 percent, the village comes relatively close to district standards. Male literacy nearly matches the district average, falling short by less than half a percentage point. Most notably, the village has produced 184 degree-holding women, more than the 142 degree-holding men, representing an exceptional achievement in gender equity at the highest educational level.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,412 | – |
| Males | 4,639 (49.3%) | – |
| Females | 4,773 (50.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 58.3% | 3.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 66.8% | 0.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 50.1% | 5.17% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 5,259 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 678 | – |
| Area | 5,183 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.82 persons/acre | – |