Qasba Chaharum 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 7,162 individuals, including 3,546 males and 3,616 females. Males constitute 49.5 percent, while females make up 50.5 percent of the population. The total land area of Qasba Chaharum is 4,897 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.46 persons per acre, making it one of the more sparsely populated villages in the region.
Literacy Statistics in Qasba Chaharum
The literacy rate of Qasba Chaharum is 25.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is considerably below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -35.71 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 30.6 percent, substantially below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -36.68 points. Female literacy is 21.0 percent, which is significantly lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -34.27 points. These figures indicate extremely critical challenges in educational access and development across both genders, highlighting the most urgent need for comprehensive and immediate educational interventions to strengthen literacy outcomes and substantially bridge the very wide gap with district standards.
Educational Qualification Breakdown
- Primary but below Matric: 432 males and 316 females
- Matric but below Degree: 105 males and 67 females
- Degree and above: 19 males and 14 females
These numbers show a dramatic decline in participation at higher educational levels, particularly among females. While 316 women have completed primary education, only 67 continue through to matriculation, and just 14 achieve degree-level qualifications. The severe drop-off at each educational stage suggests extremely critical challenges in retention and access to higher education. The presence of only 14 women with degrees, compared to 19 men, indicates that pathways to higher education are extremely limited and require urgent and substantial expansion to improve educational outcomes and reduce the severe gender disparity in educational attainment.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Qasba Chaharum, there are 7,152 Muslims, while 10 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,080. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,650, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 468. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a moderate elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,162 | – |
| Males | 3,546 (49.5%) | – |
| Females | 3,616 (50.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 25.7% | 35.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 30.6% | 36.68% below district |
| Female Literacy | 21.0% | 34.27% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,650 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 468 | – |
| Area | 4,897 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 1.46 persons/acre | – |