Jhok Lashkar Pur 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 11,916 individuals, including 6,058 males and 5,858 females. Males constitute 50.8 percent, while females make up 49.2 percent of the population. The total land area of Jhok Lashkar Pur is 3,755 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.17 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Jhok Lashkar Pur
The literacy rate of Jhok Lashkar Pur is 39.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is significantly below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -22.41 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 45.6 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -21.68 points. Female literacy is 32.2 percent, which is dramatically lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -23.07 points. This considerable deficit across both genders highlights serious educational challenges in the village, with women facing particularly severe barriers to education.
Educational Facts and Figures
- Primary but below Matric: 1,018 males and 725 females
- Matric but below Degree: 569 males and 297 females
- Degree and above: 128 males and 94 females
These numbers reveal a concerning pattern where educational participation drops significantly after primary level for both genders. The decline in female students at the matriculation stage is particularly pronounced, with less than half the number of women (297) compared to primary level participants. However, it is somewhat encouraging that 94 women have managed to pursue degree-level education, demonstrating that pathways to higher learning exist for determined female students despite overall low literacy rates.
Socio-Religious Composition
Out of the total population of Jhok Lashkar Pur, there are 11,869 Muslims, while 47 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 8,612. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 6,533, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 787. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Jhok Lashkar Pur faces significant educational challenges. With overall literacy at just 39 percent, the village lags considerably behind district standards for both men and women. The severe deficit in female education represents a critical barrier to community development. The sharp drop-off in educational participation beyond primary level indicates systemic issues in educational access and retention. Comprehensive interventions are urgently needed, focusing on improving school infrastructure, addressing socioeconomic barriers, and implementing targeted programs to retain students, especially girls, through secondary and higher education levels.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,916 | – |
| Males | 6,058 (50.8%) | – |
| Females | 5,858 (49.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 39.0% | 22.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 45.6% | 21.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 32.2% | 23.07% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 6,533 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 787 | – |
| Area | 3,755 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.17 persons/acre | – |