Hafiz Wala Gharbi is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 13,944 residents, making it a considerably large village. The population comprises 6,950 males and 6,994 females, with females forming 50.2 percent and males 49.8 percent of the population. The village covers 3,046 acres (12.33 square kilometers), representing 0.33 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 4.58 persons per acre, Hafiz Wala Gharbi shows relatively high population concentration. The village accounts for 0.26 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Hafiz Wala Gharbi
The literacy rate stands at 25.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 36.21 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 33.6 percent while female literacy is only 16.8 percent, showing a wide gender disparity. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Hafiz Wala Gharbi falls short by 33.68 and 38.47 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 897 males and 512 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 289 males and 103 females qualified. Higher education includes 106 males and 28 females with degrees, indicating limited access to advanced educational facilities despite the village’s large size.
Community Structure
Religious data shows 13,933 Muslims and 11 individuals of other faiths. Hafiz Wala Gharbi has 9,827 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 7,278, forming a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 776 individuals.
Development Priorities
Despite being a large village with considerable population, the low literacy rates, particularly the 16.8 percent female literacy, indicate urgent need for educational infrastructure development and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes.
Hafiz Wala Gharbi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,944 | 0.26% of district |
| Males | 6,950 (49.8%) | – |
| Females | 6,994 (50.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 25.2% | 36.21% below district |
| Male Literacy | 33.6% | 33.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 16.8% | 38.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,046 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 12.33 | 0.33% of district |
| Density | 4.58/acre | – |