Shehni Shumali is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has 7,607 residents consisting of 3,834 males and 3,773 females. Males form 50.4 percent while females constitute 49.6 percent of the population, showing a balanced gender distribution. The village extends over 3,546 acres (14.35 square kilometers), accounting for 0.39 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 2.15 persons per acre, Shehni Shumali shows moderate population concentration. The village represents 0.14 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Challenges in Shehni Shumali
The literacy rate remains low at 22.7 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, falling 38.71 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy stands at 29.2 percent while female literacy is merely 16.1 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap. When compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Shehni Shumali lags behind by 38.08 and 39.17 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 489 males and 266 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 110 males and 26 females qualified. Higher education remains very limited with 36 males and only 3 females holding degrees, indicating poor access to advanced educational facilities.
Social Demographics
Religious composition reveals 7,599 Muslims and 8 individuals of other faiths. Shehni Shumali has 5,355 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 3,873, representing the working-age population. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 435 individuals.
Development Requirements
The extremely low female literacy of 16.1 percent and overall poor educational indicators highlight urgent need for educational infrastructure development in this village.
Shehni Shumali Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,607 | 0.14% of district |
| Males | 3,834 (50.4%) | – |
| Females | 3,773 (49.6%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 22.7% | 38.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 29.2% | 38.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 16.1% | 39.17% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,546 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 14.35 | 0.39% of district |
| Density | 2.15/acre | – |