Shehni Janubi is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census recorded 5,801 residents in this village, comprising 2,883 males and 2,918 females. Females slightly outnumber males at 50.3 percent of the population. The village covers 3,552 acres (14.37 square kilometers), representing 0.39 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 1.63 persons per acre, Shehni Janubi is relatively sparsely populated. The village accounts for 0.11 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Critical Educational Status in Shehni Janubi
The literacy rate stands at an alarming 16.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, making it one of the least educated villages in the region. This is 45.11 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches only 20.9 percent while female literacy drops to 11.8 percent. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Shehni Janubi shows massive gaps of 46.38 and 43.47 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals minimal progress – 155 males and 56 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, only 17 males and 4 females qualified. Higher education is almost non-existent with just 3 males and 5 females holding degrees.
Community Composition
Religious data shows 5,792 Muslims and 9 individuals of other faiths. Shehni Janubi has 3,875 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,932, forming the workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 338 individuals.
Urgent Development Needs
With overall literacy below 17 percent and female literacy at just 11.8 percent, this village faces an educational emergency requiring immediate intervention through comprehensive educational infrastructure development.
Shehni Janubi Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,801 | 0.11% of district |
| Males | 2,883 (49.7%) | – |
| Females | 2,918 (50.3%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 16.3% | 45.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 20.9% | 46.38% below district |
| Female Literacy | 11.8% | 43.47% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,552 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 14.37 | 0.39% of district |
| Density | 1.63/acre | – |