About Jhalawar

Jhalawar is a district city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Ramganj Mandi, Baran and Shamgarh are some of the nearby cities from here.Jhalawar was founded by Rajput Jhala Zalim Singh in 1791 AD and it was then known as Chaoni Umedpura. Later the city was known as Brijnagar and it used to be a center of trade for the nearby places. Hindi is the local language spoken here. As per the census of 2011, city has a population of 66,919. The city has a literacy rate of 83.01% which is higher than the state average of 66.11%.
 

Geography of Jhalawar

Jhalawar is located at geographical coordinates of 24.59°N and 76.16°E with an average elevation of 312 meters or 1,024 feet above sea level. It is located around 340 KM from the state capital of Jaipur. The city receives highest rainfall in the entire state of Rajasthan. The city has good connectivity to nearby cities with different means of transport. It is located on National Highway No. 52 and one can be assured to find frequent bus services operating here on different routes. There is a railway station also here connecting the city on Indian Rail Network. Kota airport is the nearest one from here located at a distance of 82 KM and Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal is located at a distance of 246 KM.

Tourism in Jhalawar

The city of Jhalawar is known for many popular tourist attractions that are worth seeing. Some of the popular nearby places that one can visit once here include Gagron Fort, Bhim Sagar Dam, Kalisindh Dam, Chandrabhaga Temple, Kalisindh Thermal Power Station, Sun Temple, Chandkheri Jain Temple, Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain temple and Kolvi Caves.

The Sun Temple located here is one of the most famous ones. It is believed to belong to 11th/ 12th century and constructed in Rajput architectural style. It is situated in center of the town and divided into a sanctum, vestibule, prayer hall & entrance. The temple has sculptures of various gods and goddesses. The Chandkheri Jain Temple here is another piece of architecture that was constructed in the 17th century. The temple is dedicated to Adinatha (Rishabhanatha) and has a 6.25 feet idol of Adinatha in padmasan posture made up of red stone.

Hotels near Jhalawar

Hotel Krishna Palace
Address: N.H.12, Patan Road, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 07432 232 324

Hotel Indraprastha Residency
Address: NH 12, opp. RSEB, Kapil Vastu Colony, Khandiya, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 094145 95604

Maan Singh Palace
Address: National Highway 52, Jhalawar, Brindawan, Rajasthan 326001

Sharda Resort
Address: Sharda Resort Rd, Jhalrapatan, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 094142 29432

Aman Hotel & Restaurant
Address: Shubham City, Housing Board, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Hotel Jhamku Palace
Address: Jhalrapatan Road, N.H. 12, Near Sanjeevani Hospital, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 094138 06250

Purvaj Resort

Dwarika Hotel
Address: NH52, Gayatri Nagar, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 07432 232 626

Restaurants in Jhalawar

Indiana Cafe And Restaurant (Pure Veg)
Address: Rajlaxmi nagar, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Highway Haveli
Address: NH.52 Kota Road, Shakun Green City Ke Samne, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Hotel Shiv Shakti and Restaurant
Address: Hotel Shiv Shakti. Opp Roopnagar Colony, NH12, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 094619 44777

Namdev Restaurant
Address: Unnamed Road, Ghur Pura Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Rupali Dani Restaurant
Address: Indra Colony, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 07432 233 376

Moomal Restaurant
Address: Forest Office Rd, Industrial Area, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 093094 01950

Healthcare in Jhalawar

A number of health facilities are provided to the residents of the city of Jhalawar in order to improve the living status of the residents. There are a number of hospitals, clinics, medical stores and dispensaries in Jhalawar which are useful in any kind of emergency situations. Such facilities help in the overall health administration in the city.
 
Samarpan Hospital
Address: Khandiya Circle, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 096103 84604

Sanjeevani Vyas Hospital
Address: Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 097996 27777

Orthopaedic and Trauma Center Hospital
Address: Khandiya Chauraha Mega Highway Road, New Master Colony, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 092519 65348

L N Multi-specialty Hospital
Address: Kumhar Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Balaji Hospital
Address: Anand Vihar, Gayatri Nagar, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 093519 88288

Mahaveer Nursing Home
Address: Saket, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 07432 232 472

Chemists in Jhalawar

Vikas Medical Store
Address: Cement Road, Bhoj Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 095718 88179

Shree Ram Medical Store
Address: Mangalpura, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001

Astha Medical

Arihant Drug Agencies
Address: Indra Colony, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 094142 56354

Suraj Drugs Store
Address: Mangalpura, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001
Phone: 07432 232 635