Naiwala is a village situated in Tehsil Multan Saddar of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 16,095 individuals, including 8,314 males, and 7,779 females. Males constitute 51.7 percent, while females make up 48.3 percent of the population. The total land area of Nai Wala is 1,644 acres, giving it a population density of about 9.79 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Naiwala
The literacy rate of Naiwala is 31.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is significantly below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -29.91 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 36.4 percent, drastically below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -30.88 points. Female literacy is 26.1 percent, which is dramatically lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -29.17 points. This severe deficit across both genders highlights critical educational challenges in the village, with literacy rates among the lowest in the region for both men and women.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 1,232 males and 908 females
- Matric but below Degree: 486 males and 278 females
- Degree and above: 100 males and 45 females
These numbers reveal an alarming pattern where educational participation drops precipitously after primary level for both genders. The sharp decline in female students at each educational stage is particularly severe, with only 45 women managing to pursue degree-level education. The educational infrastructure and opportunities in the village appear severely inadequate, leaving the vast majority of residents without basic literacy skills.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Naiwala, there are 16,060 Muslims, while 35 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 11,941. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 9,147, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 810. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Nai Wala faces severe educational challenges. With overall literacy at just 31.5 percent, the village represents one of the most educationally disadvantaged areas in the district. Both male and female literacy rates fall approximately 30 percentage points below district averages which is an alarming indicator of systemic educational failure. The extremely low participation in secondary and tertiary education reflects deep-rooted barriers affecting the entire community. Urgent and comprehensive interventions are critically needed, including infrastructure development, teacher recruitment, community awareness programs, and targeted initiatives to improve educational access, particularly for women and girls, to prevent generational perpetuation of illiteracy.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,095 | – |
| Males | 8,314 (51.7%) | – |
| Females | 7,779 (48.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 31.5% | 29.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 36.4% | 30.88% below district |
| Female Literacy | 26.1% | 29.17% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 9,147 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 810 | – |
| Area | 1,644 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 9.79 persons/acre | – |