Miani Jhanda is a rural locality within Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has a population of 4,194 residents, comprising 2,146 males and 2,048 females. Males form the majority at 51.2 percent while females constitute 48.8 percent of the population. Miani Jhanda village is spread over a sizable area of 3,522 acres, resulting in a very low population density.
Literacy Rate in Miani Jhanda
The literacy rate in Miani Jhanda is critically low at 17.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This places it a staggering 44.01 percentage points below the Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, marking it as one of the least educated villages in the region. A profound gender disparity exists, with male literacy at 26.8 percent and female literacy at an extremely low 7.6 percent, showing a gap of over 19 percentage points. Educational attainment is minimal: only 164 males and 57 females completed primary but below matric education. At the matric but below degree level, 68 males and 14 females qualified. Higher education is nearly absent, with only 28 males and 4 females holding a degree, indicating a severe lack of educational infrastructure and access.
Community Structure
The religious composition is almost exclusively Muslim, with 4,190 Muslims and 4 individuals belonging to other faiths. Miani Jhanda has 2,752 residents aged 10 years and above, who form the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,100, representing the core workforce. The village has 241 senior citizens aged 60 years and above.
Development Needs
The alarmingly low literacy rate, particularly the dire state of female education at just 7.6 percent, represents a critical development emergency. Comprehensive and immediate educational interventions, including infrastructure development and targeted female enrollment campaigns, are essential for any progress in this village.
Miani Jhanda Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,194 | – |
| Males | 2,146 (51.2%) | – |
| Females | 2,048 (48.8%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 17.4% | 44.01% below district |
| Male Literacy | 26.8% | 40.48% below district |
| Female Literacy | 7.6% | 47.67% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,522 | – |
| Population 10+ | 2,752 | – |
| Population 18+ | 2,100 | – |
| Seniors (60+) | 241 | – |