Theklan Shumali is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this large village has 19,026 residents, making it one of the major settlements in the region. The population comprises 9,506 males and 9,520 females, with females slightly outnumbering males at 50.1 percent. The village covers 5,475 acres (22.15 square kilometers), representing 0.60 percent of Multan District’s total area. With a population density of 3.48 persons per acre, Theklan Shumali shows moderate to high population concentration. The village accounts for 0.35 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Performance in Theklan Shumali
The literacy rate stands at 38.8 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 22.61 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 51.3 percent while female literacy is 26.2 percent, revealing a substantial gender gap of over 25 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Theklan Shumali falls short by 15.98 and 29.07 percentage points respectively.
Educational attainment shows 1,829 males and 932 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 634 males and 283 females qualified. Higher education includes 222 males and 98 females with degrees, indicating better access to higher education.
Community Composition
Religious data reveals 18,978 Muslims and 48 individuals of other faiths. Theklan Shumali has 13,332 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 9,867, representing a substantial workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 993 individuals.
Development Aspects
Despite being a large village with considerable population, the gender gap in education, particularly the 26.2 percent female literacy, requires focused attention. The presence of 320 degree holders suggests educational infrastructure exists in or around this town but needs expansion for broader access.
Demographics at Glance
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,026 | 0.35% of district |
| Males | 9,506 (50.0%) | – |
| Females | 9,520 (50.1%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 38.8% | 22.61% below district |
| Male Literacy | 51.3% | 15.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 26.2% | 29.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 5,475 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 22.15 | 0.60% of district |
| Density | 3.48/acre | – |