Jaleshwar

Jaleshwar
Jaleshwar
Jaleshwar
Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Nickname: 
Jaleshwarnagar
Jaleshwar
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°38′0″N 85°48′0″E / 26.63333°N 85.80000°E / 26.63333; 85.80000
Country   Nepal
ProvinceMadhesh
DistrictMahottari
Established2039 B.S 15 Bishak Total wards 12 according to 2071 B.S by government of Nepal.
Government
 • TypeRural municipality
 • MayorSuresh sah sonar (JASPA)
 • Deputy Mayor FRFRaushan Khatun (JASPA)
Area
 • Total
44.26 km2 (17.09 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Population
 • Total
63,501
 • Density1,435/km2 (3,716/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code
45700
Area code044
Websitejaleshwarmun.gov.np

Jaleshwar (Nepali: जलेश्वर) is a municipality in Janakpur Zone, Nepal, and the headquarters of Mahottari district of Madhesh Province in Nepal. It is located in the Terai, on the border with India at Bhitthamore, Bihar, and has a Customs checkpoint. The language most commonly spoken in Jaleshwar is "Mailthli". Side village of Jaleshwar is "Parkauli Phulatta".