Kanwara lies 18 km south of
Jhalrapatan in
Jhalawar District,
Rajasthan. Garnawad is a nearby town, situated 5 km to the west. Other nearby towns include Sunel, 12 km to the south; Julmi, 13 km to the north; and Sunel Chhoti, 15 km to the south-east.
Sun Temple at Jhalrapatan is a major tourist attraction near Kanwara.
Kota Airport (82 km) and Jhalawar Road Railway Station are the nearest airport and railhead respectively.
