Kekery is a village which is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census shows 3,590 residents – 1,849 males and 1,741 females. Males constitute 51.5 percent of the population. With 857 acres, the population density reaches 4.19 persons per acre, indicating concentrated settlement patterns.
Severe Educational Challenges in Kekery
The village faces extreme educational challenges with only 12.9 percent literacy for those aged 10 years and above. Male literacy is 18.2 percent while female literacy drops to 7.1 percent, marking one of the lowest rates in the region. Primary but below matric education was completed by 164 males and 58 females. Matric but below degree shows 45 males and 15 females. Only 12 males and 2 females hold degrees in Kekery, highlighting urgent need for educational intervention.
Demographics and Religion
Religious composition includes 3,561 Muslims and 29 people of other faiths. The village has 2,414 individuals aged 10 years and above, forming the base for literacy calculations. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,726, forming the workforce. Elderly residents of 60 years and above count 159.
Development Needs of Kekery
Despite having a substantial population, Kekery’s extremely low literacy rates indicate severe educational infrastructure deficiencies. The female literacy rate of just 7.1 percent is particularly alarming and requires immediate attention. The village needs schools, teachers, and awareness programs to improve education. With 4.19 persons per acre, land resources are moderate, but without education, agricultural productivity and economic development remain limited. This village requires comprehensive development interventions focusing primarily on education infrastructure.