Kunri Tehsil
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Kunri | |
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.svg) 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 | |
• Total | 237,063 |
| • Density | 405/km2 (1,050/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:00 (PKT) |
| • Summer (DST) | DST is not observed |
| ZIP Code | |
| 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 the 2023 Pakistani census, Kunri Tehsil had a population of 237,063.
Description
[edit]Kunri is known as the chili capital of Asia due to the prolific cultivation and production of chili peppers.[2] The climatic conditions and soil of Kunri contribute to the chili quality and quantity.[3] The region hosts a chili research center, located near Dadhro.
Its economic status allows a business sector, offering diverse employment opportunities for the populace. Agriculture sustains a considerable number of inhabitants.
The town comprises several small union councils, all of which are overseen and coordinated by a central main town community.
The city contains a non-operational railway station.
Education
[edit]Kunri is host to several small-scale educational institutions, including government high schools named Qazi Sultan, Fazal e Umer, and Nusrat Jahan.
Religion
[edit]While the majority of its population follows Islam, a significant Hindu community also resides in the town, with several Hindu temples. Additionally, a small Christian population resides in Kunri.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 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