Thatti Lal is a medium-sized village situated in Tehsil Multan City of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the population of this settlement is 7,112, comprising 3,667 males and 3,445 females. Males make up 51.6 percent of the population, while females form 48.4 percent. The land area of Thatti Lal is 983 acres, resulting in a population density of about 7.23 persons per acre.
Literacy Rate in Thatti Lal
The literacy rate in Thatti Laal is 39.7 percent among individuals aged 10 years and above, which is significantly below Multan District’s average of 61.41 percent, reflecting a gap of -21.71 percentage points. Male literacy stands at 49.2 percent, 18.08 points below the district male average of 67.28 percent, while female literacy is only 29.3 percent, which is 25.97 points below the district female average of 55.27 percent. This low literacy, particularly among women, highlights the educational challenges faced in the village.
Primary but below Matric: 755 males and 307 females
Matric but below Degree: 155 males and 72 females
Degree and above: 10 males and 9 females
Thatti Lal thus presents the picture of a village where educational development remains far behind district averages. Female literacy is particularly low, and higher education is extremely limited. Targeted initiatives are necessary to uplift the educational profile of this settlement.
Community Composition
The village population is overwhelmingly Muslim, with 7,095 residents, while 17 individuals belong to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population (aged 10 years and above) is 5,085. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 3,654, while the number of senior citizens aged 60 years and above is 344. This shows a young population structure with only a modest elderly share.
Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,112 | – |
| Males | 3,667 (51.6%) | – |
| Females | 3,445 (48.4%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 39.7% | 21.71% below district |
| Male Literacy | 49.2% | 18.08% below district |
| Female Literacy | 29.3% | 25.97% below district |
| Adult Population (18+) | 3,654 | – |
| Senior Citizens (60+) | 344 | – |
| Area | 983 Acres | – |
| Population Density | ≈ 7.23 persons/acre | – |