Kunri Tehsil

Kunri
Kunri
	Tehsil Kunri highlighted in red
Country	Pakistan
Province	Sindh
District	Umerkot District
Government
• Body	District Government
• Constituensy	NA-213 Umerkot; PS-51 Umerkot-III
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Highest elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Lowest elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Population (2023)
• Total	237,063
• Density	405/km2 (1,050/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC 05:00 (PKT)
• Summer (DST)	DST is not observed
ZIP Code	69100
NWD (area) code	238
ISO 3166 code	PK-SD

Kunri (Urdu: کنری; Sindhi: ڪنري) is a tehsil and town located in the Umarkot District, Sindh province in southern Pakistan. According to 2023 Pakistani census Kunri Tehsil had 237,063 population.

Demographics

Languages in Kunri Taluka (2023 Pakistani census)

Sindhi (86.78%)

Punjabi (5.75%)

Urdu (3.45%)

Others (3.99%)

Points of interest

Kunri is renowned as the chili capital of Asia. This accolade stems from the region's prolific cultivation and production of high-quality chili peppers. Known for their vibrant color and distinctive spiciness, Kunri chilies are favored both locally and internationally for their culinary and economic significance. The ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil of Kunri contribute to the exceptional quality and quantity of chilies grown here, making it a significant hub in the chili industry within Asia.^[2] Additionally, the region hosts a notable chili research center, located near Dadhro, further contributing to its significance in chili-related endeavors.

The city is home to a railway station, which, at present, remains non-operational.

The town boasts a significant presence of numerous banks, catering to the financial needs of its residents. Its economic vitality is further underscored by a thriving business sector, offering diverse employment opportunities for the local populace. Simultaneously, agriculture plays a pivotal role in sustaining the livelihoods of a considerable number of inhabitants, adding to the town's economic significance.

The town comprises several small union councils, all of which are overseen and coordinated by a central main town community.

Education

The city is host to several small-scale educational institutions, notably including a government high school named "Qazi Sultan", "Fazal e Umer" and "Nusrat Jahan".

Religion

Kunri is a diverse town, home to a variety of religions. While the majority of its population follows Islam, there is also a significant Hindu community residing in the town. As a testament to their presence, Kunri boasts several Hindu temples that hold cultural and religious significance for the Hindu community. Additionally, a small Christian population contributes to the city's religious diversity. This harmonious coexistence of multiple faiths enriches the cultural fabric of Kunri.

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^ Cite error: The named reference 2023census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ A Virtual Tour of Asia's Largest Chili Market: Kunri https://artsandculture.google.com/

References

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Irwin, P. (2010). Dr. Memsaab: Stories of a Medical Missionary Mom. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4520-2539-1.
Linda S. Walbridge. The Christians of Pakistan: the passion of Bishop John Joseph. Routledge. 1st edition. 19 September 2002. ISBN 978-0-7007-1656-2

[2023census-1] Cite error: The named reference 2023census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[2] A Virtual Tour of Asia's Largest Chili Market: Kunri https://artsandculture.google.com/

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