Manak Wali is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 1,999 residents in this village, comprising 1,003 males and 996 females. Males form 50.2 percent while females constitute 49.8 percent of the population, showing nearly equal gender distribution. The village extends over 2,221 acres (8.99 square kilometers), representing 0.24 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 0.90 persons per acre, Manak Wali is sparsely populated with abundant land per resident. The village accounts for 0.04 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Status in Manak Wali
The literacy rate stands at 24.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 36.71 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 34.7 percent while female literacy drops to just 14.0 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap of over 20 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Manak Wali falls short by 32.58 and 41.27 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 160 males and 66 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 43 males and only 6 females qualified. Higher education remains minimal with 7 males and 1 female holding degrees, indicating severe educational infrastructure deficiencies.
Community Composition
All 1,999 residents follow Islam, showing complete religious homogeneity. Manak Wali has 1,352 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,008, forming the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 136 individuals.
Development Potential
Despite having generous land resources with low population density, the extremely low female literacy of 14.0 percent and overall poor educational indicators highlight urgent need for educational development to utilize the village’s agricultural potential effectively.
Manak Wali Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,999 | 0.04% of district |
| Males | 1,003 (50.2%) | – |
| Females | 996 (49.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 24.7% | 36.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 34.7% | 32.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 14.0% | 41.27% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,221 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 8.99 | 0.24% of district |
| Density | 0.90/acre | – |