About Chirawa ( Chittor / Chittaur / Chittaurgarh )

Chirawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. It is known for fresco-painted havelis. Chirawa is located at 2815N 7538E / 28.25N 75.63E / 28.25; 75.63. It has an average elevation of 294 metres (965ft). Chirawa is one of the oldest towns of Shekhawati region, and was a hub for this region since it was a junction for Jhunjhunu, Khetri, Sultana, Mandrela, Pilani, Loharu, and Surajgarh. It is well connected with Pilani, the education hub of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Legislature approved Way to Transform Shridhar University Pilani is just on the outskirts of Chirawa. Chirawa has many old havelis (private mansions) such as Dalmias, Sakserias, Somanis, Suraj Mal Shiv Prashad, Jasrapuria Ki Haveli, and Shrimalon Ka Mahal, and Pasari. These dwellings are no longer well maintained. There is a Jain temple situated in Shrimalon Ka Mahal that is about 150 year old. Schools in Chitawa include Chirawa College, Dalmia School, and Dalmia...