and monkeys were also installed on the roof. Chandkheri Jain Temple, Khanpur: Chandkheri is a 17th Century Jain Temple constructed by Bhattaraka Jagatkeertiji. The temple is known for its architecture. This temple is dedicated to Adinatha (Rishabhanatha) and the moolnayak of the temple is a 6.25 feet idol of Adinatha in padmasan posture made up of red stone. The idol said to be more than 1500 years old. It is said that there is an idol of Bhagwan Chandra Prabhu made of jewels, but it is closed by a wall now. The temple also has a Dharamshala equipped with all modern facilities along with a bhojanalya. Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain temple, Jhalrapatan: Shantinath Jain Temple was built in the 11th century. The temple has fine carvings and sculptures. Jain Temple is decorated with two white elephants at the entry point of the main temple. Kamkheda balaji mandir ,manoharthana is a very famous temple where many devotees from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and many other states come throughout the year. It is said that every wish made with a true heart is fulfilled here. Transport Air The nearest airport with scheduled commercial flight is Kota. Kota airport operates a single flight to Jaipur and New Delhi six days a week (not on Sundays). It is 82 km from the town of Jhalawar. The alternate airport with scheduled commercial flights is Raja Bhoj Airport at Bhopal and Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Kolana Airport is located near Jhalawar. It is used by chartered aircraft. Rail Jhalawar has a newly constructed railway station. The railway station is from Jhalawar. Currently, there are three trains to Kota on a daily basis with convenient timings. Also on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday a train to Jaipur and Ganganagar also runs Road Jhalawar town lies on National Highway No. 52. Many government buses go through the district and outside. Private buses are also available for intrastate and interstate travel. Thermal power station Kalisindh Thermal Power Station is from Jhalawar town. The power plant is operated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam. Its chimney is high. The two cooling towers of the facility are , the tallest in the world. The EPC contractor for the project is BGR Energy Systems Ltd. Notable people Om Puri Vasundhara Raje References External links Bhim Sagar Dam jhalawar.biz classified website Jhalawar District website Cities and towns in Jhalawar