Jhambu is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 2,470 residents comprising 1,178 males and 1,292 females. Females form the majority at 52.3 percent while males constitute 47.7 percent of the population. The village covers 1,042 acres (4.22 square kilometers), representing 0.11 percent of Multan District’s total area. With a population density of 2.37 persons per acre, Jhambu shows moderate population concentration.
Critical Educational Situation in Jhambu
The literacy rate stands at an alarming 8.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, making it one of the least educated villages in the entire region. This is 52.81 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches only 14.8 percent while female literacy drops to an extremely low 3.3 percent. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Jhambu shows massive gaps of 52.48 and 51.97 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment reveals minimal progress – only 81 males and 24 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, just 14 males and 1 female qualified. Higher education shows only 2 males with degrees and no females.
Community Composition
All 2,470 residents follow Islam. Jhambu has 1,607 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,193, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 171 individuals.
Urgent Development Emergency
With overall literacy below 9 percent and female literacy at just 3.3 percent, Jhambu faces an educational emergency requiring immediate comprehensive intervention including school construction, teacher deployment, and intensive community mobilization.
Demographics At a Glance
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,470 | 0.05% of district |
| Males | 1,178 (47.7%) | – |
| Females | 1,292 (52.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 8.6% | 52.81% below district |
| Male Literacy | 14.8% | 52.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 3.3% | 51.97% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,042 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 4.22 | 0.11% of district |
| Density | 2.37/acre | – |