Narol is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 6,084 residents in this village, with 3,102 males and 2,982 females. Males constitute 51.0 percent while females form 49.0 percent of the population. The village spans 2,898 acres (11.73 square kilometers), representing 0.32 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.10 persons per acre, Narol shows moderate population distribution. The village accounts for 0.11 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Critical Educational Situation in Narol
The literacy rate in Narol stands at an alarming 18.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, marking it as one of the least educated villages. This is 42.51 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches only 26.9 percent while female literacy plummets to 10.6 percent. When compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, this town shows massive gaps of 40.38 and 44.67 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment data reveals 253 males and 110 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 78 males and 13 females qualified. Higher education is extremely limited with just 12 males and 2 females holding degrees, indicating severe lack of educational infrastructure.
Social Demographics
Religious composition shows 6,062 Muslims and 22 individuals of other faiths. Narol has 4,391 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,369, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 402 individuals.
Urgent Development Requirements
With female literacy at just 10.6 percent and overall literacy below 20 percent, this rural settlement faces an educational emergency. The village urgently needs comprehensive educational interventions including school construction, teacher recruitment, and community awareness programs to address this critical situation.
Narol Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,084 | 0.11% of district |
| Males | 3,102 (51.0%) | – |
| Females | 2,982 (49.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 18.9% | 42.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 26.9% | 40.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 10.6% | 44.67% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 2,898 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 11.73 | 0.32% of district |
| Density | 2.10/acre | – |