Motha Shumali is a large village which is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 10,444 residents comprising 5,222 males and 5,222 females, showing a perfectly equal gender distribution. The village covers 4,081 acres (16.52 square kilometers), representing 0.44 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.56 persons per acre, Motha Shumali shows moderate population concentration.
Literacy Rate in Motha Shumali
The literacy rate stands at 45.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 15.91 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 60.5 percent while female literacy is 30.3 percent, showing a substantial gender gap of over 30 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Motha Shumali lags behind by 6.78 and 24.97 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 1,060 males and 579 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 404 males and 180 females qualified. Higher education includes 183 males and 50 females with degrees, indicating better educational infrastructure than many neighboring villages.
Age and Religion Statistics
Religious composition reveals 10,413 Muslims and 31 individuals of other faiths. Motha Shumali has 7,439 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 5,529, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 676 individuals.
With male literacy approaching district levels and a considerable number of degree holders, this town shows educational progress. However, the 30.3 percent female literacy requires focused improvement for balanced development.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,444 | 0.19% of district |
| Males | 5,222 (50.0%) | – |
| Females | 5,222 (50.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 45.5% | 15.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 60.5% | 6.78% below district |
| Female Literacy | 30.3% | 24.97% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 4,081 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 16.52 | 0.44% of district |
| Density | 2.56/acre | – |