Wuchha Sandila is located in Tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala of Multan District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, the village has 5,721 residents comprising 2,744 males and 2,977 females. Females form the majority at 52.0 percent while males constitute 48.0 percent of the population. The village spans 1,673 acres (6.77 square kilometers), representing 0.18 percent of Multan District’s total area of 3,720 square kilometers. With a population density of 3.42 persons per acre, Wuchha Sandila shows moderate to high population concentration. The village accounts for 0.11 percent of Multan District’s population of 5,362,305.
Educational Performance in Wuchha Sandila
The literacy rate reaches 32.5 percent for the population aged 10 years and above, which is 28.91 percentage points below Multan District’s 61.41 percent literacy rate. Male literacy stands at 43.3 percent while female literacy is 23.1 percent, showing a gender gap of over 20 percentage points. Compared to district averages of 67.28 percent for males and 55.27 percent for females, Wuchha Sandila falls short by 23.98 and 32.17 percentage points respectively. Educational attainment reveals 509 males and 351 females completed primary but below matric education. At matric but below degree level, 107 males and 34 females qualified. Higher education includes 25 males and 9 females with degrees, indicating limited access to advanced educational facilities.
Community Structure
Religious composition shows 5,716 Muslims and 5 individuals of other faiths. This village has 4,029 residents aged 10 years and above, eligible for literacy assessment. Adults aged 18 years and above number 2,904, forming the productive workforce. Senior citizens aged 60 years and above total 372 individuals.
Development Aspects
While showing better educational indicators than many neighboring villages, Wuchha Sandila still requires substantial improvements, particularly in female education where literacy remains below 25 percent, to achieve comprehensive rural development.
Wuchha Sandila Data Summary
| Parameter | Value | District Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,721 | 0.11% of district |
| Males | 2,744 (48.0%) | – |
| Females | 2,977 (52.0%) | – |
| Literacy Rate | 32.5% | 28.91% below district |
| Male Literacy | 43.3% | 23.98% below district |
| Female Literacy | 23.1% | 32.17% below district |
| Total Area (acres) | 1,673 | – |
| Total Area (sq km) | 6.77 | 0.18% of district |
| Density | 3.42/acre | – |