It has a population of 218,493 that speaks many languages. The population is composed mainly of Muslims. Local dervishes are prominent. Small numbers of Christian, Ahmadis and Hindus because of Kunri's Sufi and tolerant culture. Kunri has a population of Arain tribesmen from Punjab and the Sindhi Arain. Bhatti, Marwari, Pakhtuns, Baloch and other communities also live there.
Economy
Kunri's economy is mostly based on agriculture. The region produces red chilies, cotton, sunflower, sugar cane, and Sindhri mangoes. The most popular crop is the red chili, which sustains the town. Kunri is the biggest red chili market in Pakistan. Cooking oil plants are located in Kunri, most of which provide employment only to needy people. The manufacture Sindhi embroidery such as Hurmacho, mirror work and appliquequilts called rillies. Balochi Kharek embroidery is added to dresses made by locals.
Culture
Culture is not caste-based. Talking back or replying to a bad comment is considered bad manners in Sindhi culture. Jeeps are popular, because a jeep usually has four-wheel drive to enable access to nearby Thar desert. Bibi Mithi Cemetery is a burial area, named after the prominent dervish matriarch of the local Hashmani Kazmi clan of Syeds. She had a black tongue tip, and could not lie. Her shrine is located in this graveyard. The other shrine is that of Shah Bilawal a few miles away.
Transport
Transport consists mostly of private cars, rickshaws, three-wheeled motorcycles and bicycles. Buses enable locals to travel to Karachi. Public transportation is limited. The only road joining Kunri to Mirpurkhas is in bad condition and requires constant repair. A railway station is present.
Climate
Kunri is relatively cold in winter, around 3-12 Celsius. In summer the temperature reaches 46 Celsius, and dust storms are frequent. Average rainfall is about 100 millimeters. It rains heavily in the Monsoon season, sometimes inundating the lands and the unprotected chili crop as well as other cash crops.
Nabisar Road
Nabisar Road is situated in Kunri Taluka. It is one of oldest towns in Pakistan. The Nabisar Road railway station was built in 1935.
