Sher Singh Wala 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 10,951 individuals, including 5,622 males, and 5,328 females. Males constitute 51.3 percent, while females make up 48.7 percent of the population. The total land area of Sher Singh Wala is 2,690 acres, giving it a population density of about 4.07 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Sher Singh Wala
The literacy rate of Sher Singh Wala is 55.3 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This is below the Multan District average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -6.11 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 62.7 percent, slightly below the district male average (67.28 percent) by -4.58 points. Female literacy is 47.3 percent, which is lower than the district female average (55.27 percent) by -7.97 points. While there is a gender gap of about 15 percentage points within the village, the overall literacy performance shows reasonably good educational development with moderate room for improvement, particularly in female education.
Educational Attainment Breakdown
Here is the breakdown of educational achievements in the village:
- Primary but below Matric: 1,320 males and 917 females
- Matric but below Degree: 658 males and 347 females
- Degree and above: 122 males and 102 females
These numbers show that female participation remains fairly strong through primary education but declines significantly at the matriculation level, with less than half the number of women progressing compared to primary level. However, an encouraging sign is that 102 women have achieved degree-level education, approaching the 122 men at this level. This suggests that while there are challenges in retaining girls through secondary education, those women who do persist often continue to pursue higher education successfully.
Religious and Age Composition
Out of the total population of Sher Singh Wala, there are 10,922 Muslims, while 29 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 7,953. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 5,913, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 606. This shows a community with a strong working-age demographic and a modest elderly segment.
Sher Singh Wala presents a moderately positive educational profile: with overall literacy at 55.3 percent, the village falls somewhat short of district standards but demonstrates reasonable educational progress. The relatively narrow gap with district averages, particularly for male literacy, indicates that educational infrastructure and awareness are functioning at acceptable levels. The presence of 102 degree-holding women is particularly encouraging, showing that higher education is increasingly accessible to committed female students.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,951 | – |
| Males | 5,622 (51.3%) | – |
| Females | 5,328 (48.7%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 55.3% | 6.11% below district |
| Male Literacy | 62.7% | 4.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 47.3% | 7.97% below district |
| Transgender Literacy | 100% | – |
| Adult Population (18+) | 5,913 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 606 | – |
| Area | 2,690 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 4.07 persons/acre | – |