Kurari Tamak is a rural 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 5,661 individuals, including 2,852 males and 2,809 females. Males constitute 50.4 percent, while females make up 49.6 percent of the population. The total land area of Kurari Tamak is 1,674 acres, giving it a population density of about 3.38 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Kurari Tamak
The literacy rate of Kurari Tamak is 51.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -10.41 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 66.5 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by just -0.78 points. Female literacy is 35.3 percent, which is significantly lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -19.97 points. This sharp disparity highlights limited access to education for women in the village.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 818 males and 466 females
Matric but below Degree: 307 males and 100 females
Degree and above: 44 males and 24 females
These numbers show that while men have considerable representation at all stages of education, women’s participation drops sharply after primary schooling. Only a handful of women manage to pursue degree-level education.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of total population of Kurari Tumak, there are 5,646 Mulsims, while 15 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,103. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,075, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 318. This shows a community dominated by a strong working-age group with a modest elderly segment.
Kurari Tamak reflects both promise and challenge: while overall literacy is moderate and male literacy nearly equals the district average, the severe lag in female education is a pressing issue. Focused efforts on improving women’s access to education could greatly uplift the village’s overall educational profile.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,661 | – |
| Males | 2,852 (50.4%) | – |
| Females | 2,809 (49.6%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 51.0% | 10.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 66.5% | 0.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 35.3% | 19.97% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,075 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 318 | – |
| Area | 1,674 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.38 persons/acre | – |