Matti Tal is a very large village located in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, it has a total population of 19,283, including 9,801 males, and 9,477 females. Males form 50.8 percent, while are females 49.2 percent of total population. The total land area of the village is 5,433 acres, resulting in a population density of about 3.55 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Matti Tal
The literacy rate of Matti Tal is 51.2 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 10.21 percentage points lower than the Multan District average of 61.41 percent. Male literacy stands at 62.3 percent, 4.98 points below the district male average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy is 39.8 percent, which is 15.47 points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. These statistics reveal significant gender disparity, with women lagging well behind men in access to education.
Educational Achievements
Primary but below Matric: 2,279 males and 1,533 females
Matric but below Degree: 1,201 males and 593 females
Degree and above: 273 males and 150 females
This breakdown shows that while many residents reach the matric stage, progression to degree-level education is far more limited, especially for women.
Religious and Age Composition
Matti Tal is predominantly Muslim, with 19,244 adherents, while 39 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 13,845. Adults aged 18 years and above total 10,615, and senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 1,229. This indicates a strong working-age group, with a significant number of elderly residents.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,283 | – |
| Males | 9,801 (50.8%) | – |
| Females | 9,477 (49.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate (10+) | 51.2% | 10.21% below district |
| Male Literacy | 62.3% | 4.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 39.8% | 15.47% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 10,615 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 1,229 | – |
| Area | 5,433 acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 3.55 persons/acre | – |