Jagdishpur is a nagar panchayat town located in the Bhojpur district of Bihar, an eastern state in India. It historically served as the capital of the Jagdishpur Raj, a princely estate ruled by Rajputs belonging to the Ujjainiya clan.
The town is notable for its historical significance during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. One of its prominent rulers, Kunwar Singh, was a major figure in the uprising and is recognized as a primary leader of the rebellion within the state of Bihar.