Nahiran Wala is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this small village has 779 residents, comprising 390 males and 389 females. The gender distribution is almost perfectly balanced with males at 50.1 percent and females at 49.9 percent. The village covers 502 acres (2.03 square kilometers), representing just 0.05 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.55 persons per acre, Nahiran Wala is sparsely populated. The village accounts for merely 0.01 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Severe Educational Challenges in Nahiran Wala
The village faces extreme educational challenges with a literacy rate of only 21.0 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is 40.41 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy stands at 29.4 percent while female literacy drops to just 12.5 percent. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, the gaps are striking at 37.88 and 42.77 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals minimal progress – only 24 males and 12 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, just 3 males qualified with no females achieving this level. No residents hold degrees or above in Nahiran Wala, highlighting severe educational deprivation.
Community Structure
Religious data shows 773 Muslims and 6 individuals of other faiths. Nahiran Wala has 577 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 427, forming the workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 75 individuals, contributing traditional knowledge to the community.
Development Needs
The absence of degree holders and extremely low literacy rates indicate severe educational infrastructure deficiencies. This village urgently requires schools, teachers, and comprehensive educational programs to improve its development prospects and bridge the massive gap with district averages.
Nahiran Wala Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
| Population | 779 | 0.01% of district |
| Males | 390 (50.1%) | – |
| Females | 389 (49.9%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 21.0% | 40.41% below district |
| Male Literacy | 29.4% | 37.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 12.5% | 42.77% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 502 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 2.03 | 0.05% of district |
| Density | 1.55/acre | – |