Total population
4,084,286
Kasur District
Kasur District lies in Lahore Division along Punjab’s border belt, known for agriculture, the leather industry, and major towns including Kasur, Pattoki, and Chunian. With a population exceeding four million, the district combines industrial activity with extensive rural settlement. This page summarises district statistics, services, and priority development challenges.
Basic information
Total area
3,995 km²
Administrative units
4 tehsils · 125 union councils · 621 villages (2023 Census)
Administrative scale
Indicators
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,084,286 |
| Total area | 3,995 km² |
| Tehsils | 4 |
| Union councils | 125 |
| Villages (2023 Census) | 621 |
| Schools | 1,358 |
| Colleges | 30 |
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| Police stations | 19 |
| Civil courts | 60 |
Educational institutions
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Schools | 1,358 |
| Colleges | 30 |
Hospitals
| Facility type | Count |
|---|---|
| DHQ hospital | 1 |
| THQ hospitals | 4 |
| Civil hospital | 1 |
Police stations (tehsil-wise)
| Tehsil | Police stations |
|---|---|
| Kasur | 5 |
| Chunian | 4 |
| Pattoki | 5 |
| Kot Radha Kishan | 5 |
| Total | 19 |
Civil courts (tehsil-wise)
| Tehsil | Civil courts |
|---|---|
| Kasur Tehsil | 30 |
| Chunnian Tehsil | 14 |
| Pattoki | 11 |
| Kot Radha Kishan | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
Priority issues & challenges
1. Poor road infrastructure
Kasur district faces notable infrastructure challenges, particularly in its road network, where despite a total length of about 2,893 km of roads, many areas—especially within urban and peri-urban zones—suffer from congestion, poor maintenance, and inadequate traffic management. Reports highlight that road conditions in the district have long been unsatisfactory, with issues such as encroachments, lack of proper shoulders, and mixed traffic leading to delays, accidents, and reduced mobility.
2. Water crisis
Kasur district faces a serious drinking water quality and availability crisis, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.
3. Health
Kasur district has a total of 134 healthcare facilities with an overall capacity of 949 hospital beds, indicating limited health infrastructure for a population exceeding 4 million. This results in an approximate bed-to-population ratio of about 1 bed per 4,200–4,300 people, reflecting significant pressure on the healthcare system and limited access to inpatient care facilities.
4. Unemployment
Kasur District has an overall unemployment rate of 14.6%.
5. Environmental challenges
Kasur district faces significant environmental challenges, particularly due to industrial pollution and untreated wastewater discharge into drains and canals, which affects both surface and groundwater quality.