Ran Lub Darya is a large 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 population of 9,072 residents, including 4,682 males and 4,390 females. Males make up 51.6 percent of the population, while females account for 48.4 percent. The total land area of the village is 1,770 acres, resulting in a population density of about 5.13 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate & Educational Achievements in Ran Lub Darya
The literacy rate of Ran Lub Darya stands at 38.9 percent among the population aged 10 years and above, which is far below Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, showing a gap of -22.51 percentage points. Male literacy is 48.7 percent, lagging behind the district’s male average of 67.28 percent by -18.58 points. Female literacy is only 28.4 percent, which is 26.87 points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. These figures highlight a major educational deficit, especially for women. Here is the educational attainment breakdown:
Primary but below Matric: 966 males and 551 females
Matric but below Degree: 263 males and 110 females
Degree and above: 67 males and 20 females
The distribution indicates that the majority of educated individuals are clustered at the primary level, with steadily declining numbers at higher stages. Very few women progress beyond matriculation, reflecting significant barriers in access to higher education.
Socio-Religious Composition
The village population is overwhelmingly Muslim, with 9,013 adherents, while 59 residents belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible group aged 10 years and above totals 6,352 individuals. The adult population aged 18 years and above stands at 4,759, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 462. This demographic shows a strong working-age population and a modest elderly segment.
Ran Lub Darya, despite being a sizeable and agriculturally significant village, faces severe challenges in literacy and educational attainment. With both male and female literacy rates trailing district benchmarks by wide margins, especially for women, urgent interventions are required to uplift its educational profile.
Data Profile
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,072 | – |
| Males | 4,682 (51.6%) | – |
| Females | 4,390 (48.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 38.9% | 22.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 48.7% | 18.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 28.4% | 26.87% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,759 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 462 | – |
| Area | 1,770 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 5.13 persons/acre | – |