Mira Mallah is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 11,577 residents in this large village, comprising 5,800 males and 5,777 females. Males form 50.1 percent while females constitute 49.9 percent of the population, showing nearly perfect gender balance. The village covers 3,625 acres (14.67 square kilometers), representing 0.39 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 3.19 persons per acre, Mira Mallah shows moderate to high population concentration.
Literacy Rate in Mira Mallah
The literacy rate stands at 37.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 23.51 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 45.9 percent while female literacy is 29.8 percent, showing a gender gap though with relatively better female education than many neighboring villages. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Mira Mallah lags by 21.38 and 25.47 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 1,100 males and 784 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 433 males and 191 females qualified. Higher education includes 73 males and 24 females with degrees, indicating moderate educational infrastructure for a large village.
Social Composition
Religious data shows 11,547 Muslims and 30 individuals of other faiths. Mira Malah has 8,342 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 6,172, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 651 individuals.
With its large population and moderate literacy rates, Mira Mallah shows potential for further development. The relatively better female literacy of nearly 30 percent suggests improving gender equality in education compared to smaller villages.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,577 | 0.22% of district |
| Males | 5,800 (50.1%) | – |
| Females | 5,777 (49.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 37.9% | 23.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 45.9% | 21.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 29.8% | 25.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,625 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 14.67 | 0.39% of district |
| Density | 3.19/acre | – |