Saleh Mahey 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 7,486 individuals, including 3,432 males and 4,054 females. Males constitute 45.8 percent, while females make up 54.2 percent of the population, representing an unusual demographic pattern with females outnumbering males. The total land area of Saleh Mahey is 1,625 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.61 persons per acre.
Education and Literacy Performance in Saleh Mahey
The literacy rate of Saleh Mahey is 58.4 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is slightly below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a negative gap of -3.01 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 56.3 percent, notably below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -10.98 points. Female literacy is 60.1 percent, which is notably higher than the district female average (55.27 percent) by +4.83 points. Remarkably, female literacy exceeds male literacy in this village, demonstrating strong educational commitment among women and reflecting an unusual but positive pattern of gender dynamics in educational attainment.
Academic Achievement Levels
- Primary but below Matric: 521 males and 375 females
- Matric but below Degree: 649 males and 759 females
- Degree and above: 337 males and 849 females
These figures reveal exceptional educational participation, particularly among women. Notably, 759 women have achieved matriculation compared to 649 men, showing stronger female participation at this level. Most remarkably, 849 women have completed degree-level education, vastly surpassing the 337 men at this level. This extraordinary achievement represents a significant reversal of typical gender patterns in education and demonstrates that Saleh Mehey provides outstanding support and opportunities for women to pursue and successfully complete tertiary education, making it a model village for female educational empowerment.
Religious and Age Demographics
Out of the total population of Saleh Mehey, there are 7,471 Muslims, while 15 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 5,866. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 4,813, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 404. This shows a community with a substantial working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,486 | – |
| Males | 3,432 (45.8%) | – |
| Females | 4,054 (54.2%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 58.4% | 3.01% below district |
| Male Literacy | 56.3% | 10.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 60.1% | 4.83% above district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 4,813 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 404 | – |
| Area | 1,625 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.61 persons/acre | – |