Kot Rab Nawaz is a large rural settlement situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a total population of 26,237 individuals, including 13,382 males, and 12,851 females. Males constitute 51.0 percent, while females make up 49.0 percent of the population. The total land area of Kot Rab Nawaz is 2,323 acres, giving it a population density of about 11.29 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Kot Rab Nawaz
The literacy rate of Kot Rab Nawaz is 38.4 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 -23.01 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 43.6 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -23.68 points. Female literacy is 32.9 percent, which is dramatically lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -22.37 points. This severe deficit across all gender categories highlights critical educational challenges in the village, with particularly limited access to education for the entire community.
Educational Facts and Figures
- Primary but below Matric: 2,334 males and 1,746 females
- Matric but below Degree: 893 males and 540 females
- Degree and above: 162 males and 101 females
These numbers reveal a concerning pattern where educational participation drops sharply after primary level for both genders. The decline in female students at each educational stage is particularly pronounced, with less than one-third of primary-educated women progressing to matriculation. Only 101 women have managed to pursue degree-level education, indicating substantial barriers to women’s higher education in the village. The overall low numbers across all categories reflect systemic educational challenges affecting the entire community.
Community Structure
Out of the total population of Kot Rabnawaz, there are 26,146 Muslims, while 91 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 18,464. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 13,817, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 1,133. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Kot Rab Nawaz faces severe educational challenges. With overall literacy at just 38.4 percent, the village represents one of the most educationally disadvantaged areas in the district. Both male and female literacy rates fall approximately 23 percentage points below district averages which is an alarming indicator of systemic educational failure. The extremely low participation in secondary and tertiary education, particularly among women, reflects deep-rooted barriers affecting the entire community. Urgent and comprehensive interventions are critically needed, including infrastructure development, teacher recruitment, community awareness programs, and targeted initiatives to improve educational access for all, with special focus on women and girls, to break the cycle of generational illiteracy.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,237 | – |
| Males | 13,382 (51.0%) | – |
| Females | 12,851 (49.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 38.4% | 23.01% below district |
| Male Literacy | 43.6% | 23.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 32.9% | 22.37% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 13,817 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 1,133 | – |
| Area | 2,323 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 11.29 persons/acre | – |