Jaleshwar

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".

Jaleshwar
Jaleshwar
municipality
Jaleshwar
Nickname: 
Jaleshwarnagar
Jaleshwar
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26°38′0″N 85°48′0″E
Country   Nepal
ProvinceMadhesh
DistrictMahottari
Government
  TypeRural municipality
  MayorSuresh Sah Sonar (JASPA)
  Deputy Mayor FRFRaushan Khatun (JASPA)
Area
  Total44.26 km2 (17.09 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (177 ft)
Population
  Total63,501
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)
Postal code
45700
Area code044
Websitejaleshwarmun.gov.np
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