Jungle Jaswant Garh 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 11,239 individuals, including 5,697 males, and 5,537 females. Males constitute 50.7 percent, while females make up 49.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Jangle Jaswant Garh is 2,250 acres, giving it a population density of about 5.00 persons per acre.
Literacy Performance in Jungle Jaswant Garh
The literacy rate of Jungle Jaswant Garh is 39.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is considerably below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -22.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 46.2 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -21.08 points. Female literacy is 32.2 percent, which is significantly lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -23.07 points. These figures indicate very significant challenges in educational access and development across both genders, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive educational interventions to strengthen literacy outcomes and substantially bridge the wide gap with district standards.
Academic Achievement Levels
- Primary but below Matric: 1,145 males and 799 females
- Matric but below Degree: 341 males and 196 females
- Degree and above: 63 males and 36 females
These numbers show a steep decline in participation at higher educational levels, particularly among females. While 799 women have completed primary education, only 196 continue through to matriculation, and just 36 achieve degree-level qualifications. The dramatic drop-off at each educational stage suggests severe challenges in retention and access to higher education. The presence of only 36 women with degrees, compared to 63 men, indicates that while pathways to higher education exist within the community, they are extremely limited and require substantial expansion to improve educational outcomes and reduce the significant gender disparity.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Jungle Jaswant Garh, there are 11,178 Muslims, while 61 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 7,990. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 6,014, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 478. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,239 | – |
| Males | 5,697 (50.7%) | – |
| Females | 5,537 (49.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 39.3% | 22.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 46.2% | 21.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 32.2% | 23.07% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 6,014 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 478 | – |
| Area | 2,250 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 5.00 persons/acre | – |