Kunri
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Kunri (Urdu: كُنرى), (Sindhi: ڪنري) is a town located in the Umarkot District, Sindh province in the southern part of Pakistan.[1] It is about 300 miles (480 km) from Karachi, one of the largest cities in Pakistan. It has a population of about 100,000.
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Demographics
The population is composed mostly of Muslims but there are small numbers of Christian, Kashmiri,Qadyanies and Hindus, in part due to the fact that many people decided not move to India during the independence of Pakistan in 1947. Kunri also has a population of Arain tribesmen from Punjab and the Sindhi Arain.Bhatti Marwari,Pakhtons,Baloch and other communities lived here.[citation needed]
Economy
Kunri's economy is mostly based on agriculture. The region produces different types of crops, including red chilies, cotton, sunflower, sugar cane, and mangoes. By far, the most popular crop in Kunri is the red chili, which sustains the financial structure of the town. Kunri is known as the biggest red chili market in Pakistan. There are few small and one big cooking oil plants located in Kunri, most of which only provide employment to needy people in the city.
Culture
Jeeps are widely used instead of cars in this area. Some Hindu and Christian women wear ghagra and the bangles from shoulders to wrists, as is the cultural and historical dress. It is uncommon for women of Kunri to work outside their homes. There is also a notable Shahab Christian colony, Josephabad. People of many castes like Meghwar, Kholi, Bheel, Punjabi, Pathan, Khaskheli, Kupri, Marwari live in this area.[2]
Transportation
Transportation consists mostly of rickshaws, three-wheeled motorcycles, and bicycles. There are also cars and buses that enable the citizens of Kunri to travel as far as Karachi. Still transportation is a problem in the city; the only road joining Kunri to Mirpurkhas is in bad condition and requires constant repair. However, the transportation system is continually being improved.[citation needed]
Weather
Kunri is relatively cold in winter, around 3-12 Celsius. In summer the temperature is very hot, reaching up to 46 Celsius, and dust storms are frequent. The average rainfall is about 100 millimeters.
Nabisar Road
Nabisar Road is situated in Kunri Taluka. It is one of oldest towns in Pakistan.[citation needed] The Nabisar Road railway station was built in 1935.[3][4][5]
Notes
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- Phyllis Irwin M D. Dr. Memsaab: Stories of a Medical Missionary Mom. AuthorHouse. 18 June 2010. ISBN 978-1-4520-2538-4
- 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
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