Shadi Kachala is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 9,029 residents in this large village, comprising 4,485 males and 4,544 females. Females form a slight majority at 50.3 percent while males constitute 49.7 percent of the population. The village covers 1,563 acres (6.33 square kilometers), representing 0.17 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a high population density of 5.78 persons per acre, Shadi Kachala shows concentrated settlement patterns. The village accounts for 0.17 percent of Multan District’s total population.
Excellent Educational Achievements in Shadi Kachala
The literacy rate stands at 56.6 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is only 4.81 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches an excellent 68.2 percent, actually exceeding the district average of 67.28 percent by 0.92 percentage points. Female literacy is 45.1 percent, showing a 10.17 percentage point gap with the district average of 55.27 percent. This makes Shadi Kachala one of the best-educated villages in the region.
Educational attainment reveals 983 males and 637 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 486 males and 181 females qualified. Higher education includes 163 males and 77 females with degrees, indicating excellent educational infrastructure and access.
Social Demographics
Religious composition shows 8,998 Muslims and 31 individuals of other faiths. This town has 6,377 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 4,722, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 566 individuals.
Shadi Kachala represents a rural development success, with male literacy exceeding district averages and overall literacy approaching district levels. This achievement demonstrates effective educational infrastructure and strong community commitment to education.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,029 | 0.17% of district |
| Males | 4,485 (49.7%) | – |
| Females | 4,544 (50.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 56.6% | 4.81% below district |
| Male Literacy | 68.2% | 0.92% above district |
| Female Literacy | 45.1% | 10.17% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,563 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 6.33 | 0.17% of district |
| Density | 5.78/acre | – |