Rapri is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 1,746 residents comprising 900 males and 846 females. Males form the majority at 51.5 percent while females constitute 48.5 percent of the population. The village covers 712 acres (2.88 square kilometers), representing 0.08 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.45 persons per acre, Rapri shows moderate population concentration. The village accounts for 0.03 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Performance in Rapri
The literacy rate stands at 25.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 35.71 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 31.2 percent while female literacy is 19.8 percent, showing a gender gap though narrower than many neighboring villages. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Rapri lags behind by 36.08 and 35.47 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 107 males and 51 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 17 males and 14 females qualified. Higher education remains very limited with only 5 males and 3 females holding degrees, indicating poor access to advanced educational facilities.
Social Demographics
Religious composition shows 1,744 Muslims and 2 individuals of other faiths. Rapri has 1,194 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 804, representing the working-age group. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 104 individuals.
Development Requirements
The low literacy rates across both genders, with overall literacy below 26 percent, highlight the need for comprehensive educational infrastructure development to improve socio-economic conditions in Rapri.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,746 | 0.03% of district |
| Males | 900 (51.5%) | – |
| Females | 846 (48.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 25.7% | 35.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 31.2% | 36.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 19.8% | 35.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 712 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 2.88 | 0.08% of district |
| Density | 2.45/acre | – |