Umer Pur is situated in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this village has 3,003 residents comprising 1,486 males and 1,517 females. Females form the majority at 50.5 percent while males constitute 49.5 percent of the population. The village extends over 3,325 acres (13.46 square kilometers), representing 0.36 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 0.90 persons per acre, Umer Pur is sparsely populated with abundant land per resident. The village accounts for 0.06 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Literacy Rate in Umer Pur
The literacy rate stands at 39.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 21.51 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy reaches 49.7 percent while female literacy is 30.2 percent, showing a gender gap of nearly 20 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Umer Pur lags behind by 17.58 and 25.07 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment shows 290 males and 204 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 86 males and 27 females qualified. Higher education includes 28 males and 18 females with degrees, indicating reasonable educational progress for a small village.
Community Composition
Religious composition reveals 3,001 Muslims and 2 individuals of other faiths. Umar Pur has 2,110 residents aged 10 years and above, forming the literate-eligible population. Adults aged 18 years and above number 1,508, representing the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 159 individuals.
With abundant land resources and moderate literacy rates, Umar Pur has good potential for agricultural development. However, improving female literacy from 30.2 percent requires focused attention for balanced progress.
Umer Pur Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,003 | 0.06% of district |
| Males | 1,486 (49.5%) | – |
| Females | 1,517 (50.5%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 39.9% | 21.51% below district |
| Male Literacy | 49.7% | 17.58% below district |
| Female Literacy | 30.2% | 25.07% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 3,325 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 13.46 | 0.36% of district |
| Density | 0.90/acre | – |