Kotla Chakar is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 8,229 residents comprising 4,124 males and 4,105 females. Males form a slight majority at 50.1 percent while females constitute 49.9 percent of the population. The village covers 2,784 acres (11.27 square kilometers), representing 0.30 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.95 persons per acre, Kotla Chakar shows moderate population concentration. The village accounts for 0.15 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Development in Kotla Chakar
The literacy rate stands at 39.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 22.11 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 48.5 percent while female literacy is 30.1 percent, showing a gender gap of 18.4 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Kotla Chakar lags behind by 18.78 and 25.17 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 805 males and 515 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 318 males and 158 females qualified. Higher education includes 76 males and 30 females with degrees, indicating reasonable educational infrastructure.
Community Structure
Religious composition reveals 8,168 Muslims and 61 individuals of other faiths. Kotla Chakar has 5,877 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 4,286, representing the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 468 individuals.
With moderate literacy rates and a balanced population structure, Kotla Chakar shows steady progress. However, the 30.1 percent female literacy requires improvement to achieve more equitable development outcomes.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,229 | 0.15% of district |
| Males | 4,124 (50.1%) | – |
| Females | 4,105 (49.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 39.3% | 22.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 48.5% | 18.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 30.1% | 25.17% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,784 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 11.27 | 0.30% of district |
| Density | 2.95/acre | – |