Karmun Wali Gharbi is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 13,705 residents, making it one of the larger villages / rural towns in the region. The population comprises 6,874 males and 6,831 females, with males constituting 50.2 percent and females 49.8 percent of the total population. The village represents 0.26 percent of Multan District’s total population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Karmun Wali Gharbi
The literacy rate stands at 27.1 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is considerably below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate by 34.31 percentage points. Male literacy reaches 36.9 percent while female literacy is just 17.4 percent, showing a substantial gender gap. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Karmun Wali Gharbi lags behind significantly. Educational attainment shows 940 males and 444 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 212 males and 67 females qualified. Higher education remains limited with 84 males and 23 females holding degrees.
Community Structure
Religious composition shows 13,670 Muslims and 35 individuals of other faiths. The village has 9,341 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 6,764, representing the working-age population. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 770 individuals. These demographics indicate a relatively young population structure with substantial workforce availability.
Development Needs
The low literacy rates, particularly the 17.4 percent female literacy, highlight urgent educational needs. Karmun Wali Gharbi requires comprehensive educational infrastructure development to bridge the gap with district averages.
Karmun Wali Gharbi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
| Population | 13,705 | 0.26% of district |
| Males | 6,874 (50.2%) | – |
| Females | 6,831 (49.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 27.1% | 34.31% below district |
| Male Literacy | 36.9% | 30.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 17.4% | 37.87% below district |