Lar (also Laar, Larr) is a rural town / 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 23,126 individuals, including 11,637 males, and 11,486 females. Males constitute 50.3 percent, while females make up 49.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Lar is 3,953 acres, giving it a population density of about 5.85 persons per acre.
Education and Literacy Performance in Lar
The literacy rate of Lar is 53.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -7.61 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 63.3 percent, somewhat below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -3.98 points. Female literacy is 44.2 percent, which is notably lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -11.07 points. While male literacy approaches district standards, there remains considerable scope for improvement in female literacy to bring it closer to regional benchmarks and strengthen overall educational outcomes.
Academic Qualification Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 2,972 males and 1,881 females
- Matric but below Degree: 1,306 males and 927 females
- Degree and above: 295 males and 260 females
These numbers reveal substantial educational participation across both genders. While female participation shows some decline from primary to higher levels, the data demonstrates encouraging achievement at the degree level where 260 women have completed higher education, representing a commendable accomplishment. The presence of 295 men and 260 women with degrees demonstrates relatively strong engagement in tertiary education and reflects that Lar provides meaningful pathways for residents to pursue and successfully complete advanced qualifications, though efforts to further enhance female participation at all levels would benefit overall educational development.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Lar village, there are 23,011 Muslims, while 115 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 16,853. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 12,596, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 1,359. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.
Key Statistical Overview
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,126 | – |
| Males | 11,637 (50.3%) | – |
| Females | 11,486 (49.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 53.8% | 7.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 63.3% | 3.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 44.2% | 11.07% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 12,596 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 1,359 | – |
| Area | 3,953 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 5.85 persons/acre | – |