if you have kids in the house, you may want to buy something like this: http://www.amazon.in/Usha-OFR-3209-...ie=UTF8&qid=1414709816&sr=1-6&keywords=heater
This type of heaters heat the room by creating hot currents and are oil based and consume less power. the Fan&Element type of heaters are not as efficient as these and also cause dry skin.
many people here prefer the oil based heaters over the element based ones.
I have seen some people even dry clothes on them
I had used an Usha, which is still working after ~10 years. Only one thing you need to take care when the coils are exposed, ensure that the door of the room is kept slightly open. Don't bolt it close.