Women’s education has been identified as one of the primary agents of transformation towards
development. However, illiteracy among women is one of the major challenges facing most of the
underdeveloped countries. This study investigates the physical and infrastructural impediments that
hamper women’s education. The study was conducted in Amandara; sub-village of Malakand Division
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. A comprehensive survey was made with the help of pre-designed formula
with structure questions. The data was collected from 250 respondents (educated female having graduation)
with the help of purposive sampling technique. It has been concluded that physical and infrastructural
obstacles contributes in women’s vulnerability regarding education. The study recommends that increase in
female schools, colleges, transport and infrastructural facilities will promote women’s education in the area.
Arab Naz. Umar Daraz , Waseem Khan, Irum Sheikh. (2013) Physical and Infrastructural Obstacles to Women’s Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa Pakistan , , Volume-07, Issue-2.
