Lal Wah is a rural settlement in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census shows a population of 8,470 residents, making it a substantial rural settlement. The population consists of 4,205 males and 4,265 females, with females slightly outnumbering males at 50.4 percent of the total population.
Literacy and Education
Lal Wah demonstrates a literacy rate of 44.2 percent for residents aged 10 years and above. Male literacy reaches 57.2 percent while female literacy stands at 31.3 percent. Educational attainment shows that 1,116 males and 630 females have completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 329 males and 131 females have achieved this qualification. In higher education, 106 males and 44 females hold degrees or above.
Social Structure in Lal Wah
The religious profile reveals that 8,419 residents practice Islam while 51 individuals follow other religions. The age distribution shows 6,013 individuals aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. The adult population of 18 years and above comprises 4,410 persons. The elderly population aged 60 years and above consists of 489 individuals.
Land and Economy
Lal Wah covers 3,704 acres, providing extensive land for agricultural and residential purposes. This considerable land area supports the agricultural economy through crop cultivation and livestock farming.