Education sector — Dera Ghazi Khan Division
Six districts — Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Taunsa, and Kot Addu — public schools, colleges, universities, literacy, and out-of-school children (ages 5–16).
This data is for the entire Dera Ghazi Khan Division (6 districts).
Formal public schools
Total5,000+Division-wide census of public schools (formal sector).
The four levels listed represent the major school categories across the division; additional public-school institutions and specialized schools account for the remaining total.
Colleges & universities
Total colleges: 70+ (male · female · commerce colleges).
Universities: 6+ (4 public + 2 private / regional campuses).
Universities
- Ghazi University (public)
- Mir Chakar Khan Rind University of Technology (public)
- Ghazi Khan Medical College (public)
- University of Education, D.G. Khan Campus (public)
- University of Lahore — regional/private campus presence
- Allama Iqbal Open University Regional Campus
Formal public schools by level — Dera Ghazi Khan Division
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Primary | 2,300+ |
| Elementary | 900+ |
| High | 700+ |
| Higher Secondary | 100+ |
| Subtotal (levels listed) | 4,000+ |
| Division total (all formal public) | 5,000+ |
Subtotal reflects major formal public schools; additional institutions and specialized schools bring the division total to 5,000+.
Schools by Level
Chart uses listed level estimates (subtotal 4,000+).
Colleges (division)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Male colleges | 25+ |
| Female colleges | 35+ |
| Commerce colleges | 10+ |
| Total | 70+ |
Government intermediate and degree colleges across the six division districts.
Literacy (Urban Unit — Dera Ghazi Khan Education Sector Profile)
| Indicator | Punjab | Dera Ghazi Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy (15+ years) | 78% | 38.4% |
| Youth literacy (15–24 years) | 72% | 52.7% |
Dera Ghazi Khan Division faces significantly lower adult literacy than the Punjab average, with a wider gap in rural and female populations despite improving youth literacy.
Adult Literacy Comparison
Adult literacy (15+): Punjab 78%, Dera Ghazi Khan Division 38.4%.
Out-of-school children (5–16 years)
Alongside school, college, and university counts, out-of-school statistics matter for policy focus. School-age children are typically 5–16 years. The sections below summarize district-level patterns, then division-wide trends.
Dera Ghazi Khan District
- Ranks among the highest districts in Punjab by out-of-school children.
- Urban: at least 22% male · 24% female out of school
- Rural: 38% male · 49% female out of school
- Combined (urban + rural): 35% male · 47% female · 41% total out of school
Rajanpur District
- Ranks among the most education-deprived districts in Punjab.
- Urban: at least 24% male · 27% female out of school
- Rural: 41% male · 56% female out of school
- Combined: 39% male · 53% female · 46% total out of school
Muzaffargarh District
- Ranks among high-burden districts for out-of-school children.
- Urban: at least 18% male · 20% female out of school
- Rural: 31% male · 43% female out of school
- Combined: 29% male · 40% female · 35% total out of school
Layyah District
- Performs comparatively better within southern Punjab.
- Urban: at least 11% male · 13% female out of school
- Rural: 19% male · 28% female out of school
- Combined: 18% male · 25% female · 21% total out of school
Dera Ghazi Khan Division — out-of-school children (5–16 years)
- Rank (provincial): among the highest-burden divisions in Punjab (across division districts).
- Total children (5–16): 3.1 million+ (~32% of division population).
- Male out of school: 34% — 1.05 million boys.
- Female out of school: 47% — 1.46 million girls.
- Total out of school: 41% — 2.51 million children.
- Worst district (rate): Rajanpur (46%).
- Best district (rate): Layyah (21%).
- Population-weighted district out-of-school rates apply across the division.
District OOS Rate (Combined)
Combined rates: D.G. Khan 41%, Rajanpur 46%, Muzaffargarh 35%, Layyah 21%.