Population and Geographic Overview
Motha Janubi is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 6,475 residents comprising 3,259 males and 3,216 females. Males form the majority at 50.3 percent while females constitute 49.7 percent of the population. The village extends over 4,195 acres (16.98 square kilometers), representing 0.46 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.54 persons per acre, Motha Janubi is sparsely populated with generous land availability.
Educational Status in Motha Janubi
The literacy rate stands at 30.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 31.01 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 45.1 percent while female literacy drops to just 15.6 percent, revealing a massive gender gap of nearly 30 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Motha Janubi lags behind by 22.18 and 39.67 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 694 males and 221 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 108 males and 28 females qualified. Higher education includes 55 males and only 7 females with degrees.
Community Composition and Social Fabric
Religious composition reveals 6,474 Muslims and 1 individual of another faith. Motha Janubi has 4,457 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,332, representing the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 384 individuals.
Despite abundant land resources, the extremely low female literacy of 15.6 percent and wide gender gap require urgent educational interventions to achieve balanced rural development in this town.
Motha Janubi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,475 | 0.12% of district |
| Males | 3,259 (50.3%) | – |
| Females | 3,216 (49.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 30.4% | 31.01% below district |
| Male Literacy | 45.1% | 22.18% below district |
| Female Literacy | 15.6% | 39.67% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 4,195 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 16.98 | 0.46% of district |
| Density | 1.54/acre | – |