Mehdi Pur is a village situated in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the 2023 census conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the total population of Mehdi Pur is 7,666, comprising 3,945 males and 3,704 females. Males constitute 51.5 percent, females 48.3 percent, while transgender persons make up 0.2 percent of the total population. The village covers an area of 133 acres, making it one of the most densely populated villages with 57.64 persons per acre.
Educational Achievement in Mehdi Pur
The overall literacy rate in Mehdi Pur is 51.2 percent for residents aged 10 years and above, which is 10.21 percentage points below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent. Male literacy stands at 57.4 percent—9.88 percentage points below the district male average of 67.28 percent. Female literacy is 44.5 percent, which is 10.77 percentage points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. These figures indicate moderate educational performance but well below the district benchmarks.
The educational levels achieved by the residents are as follows:
- Primary but below Matric: 1,022 males, 740 females, and 1 transgender
- Matric but below Degree: 284 males, 193 females
- Degree and above: 54 males, 29 females
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of 7,666, a vast majority of 7,630 are Muslims, while 36 individuals follow other religions.
The number of residents aged 10 years and above is 5,599.
Adults aged 18 years and older total 4,104.
There are 302 senior citizens aged 60 years and above, forming a small elderly segment of the community.
Mehdi Pur, despite its small size and high population density, faces challenges in education. Literacy levels are lower than district averages for both men and women, and higher education attainment remains scarce. Focused interventions on educational access and female participation in schooling could help uplift the human development profile of the village.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,666 | – |
| Males | 3,945 (51.5%) | – |
| Females | 3,704 (48.3%) | – |
| Transgender | 17 (0.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 51.2% | 10.21% below district |
| Male Literacy | 57.4% | 9.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 44.5% | 10.77% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,104 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 302 | – |
| Area | 133 Acres | – |