Mardan Pur is a rural village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has a population of 7,005 residents, including 3,597 males and 3,408 females. Males comprise about 51.3 percent and females 48.7 percent of the population. The land area of Mardan Pur is 2,652 acres, giving a population density of approximately 2.64 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Mardan Pur
The literacy rate (10+ population) is 48.6 percent, which is 12.81 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent. Male literacy is 61.7 percent (5.58 points below the district male average of 67.28 percent), while female literacy is 34.5 percent (20.77 points below the district female average of 55.27 percent).
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Primary but below Matric: 928 males and 471 females
Matric but below Degree: 378 males and 152 females
Degree and above: 89 males and 32 females
These figures show a steady drop-off at higher stages, with women particularly under-represented beyond matric.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population, 6,925 residents are Muslims and 80 belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 4,947. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,748, while senior citizens (60+) total 389, reflecting a strong working-age base and a modest elderly cohort.
Mardan Pur therefore presents a mixed educational profile, men are close to district literacy levels, but women lag significantly, especially at higher attainment tiers. Strengthening girls’ secondary and college access could markedly improve the village’s overall educational standing.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,005 | – |
| Males | 3,597 (≈51.3%) | – |
| Females | 3,408 (≈48.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate (10+) | 48.6% | 12.81% below district |
| Male Literacy | 61.7% | 5.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 34.5% | 20.77% below district |
| 10+ Population | 4,947 | – |
| 18+ Population | 3,748 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 389 | – |
| Area | 2,652 acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 2.64 persons/acre | – |