Jaleshwar is a municipality situated in the Janakpur Zone of Nepal. It serves as the administrative headquarters for the Mahottari district within the Madhesh Province. Located in the Terai region, the city sits on the border with Bhitthamore, Bihar, India, and features a customs checkpoint.
The most commonly spoken language in Jaleshwar is Maithili. The area serves as a significant point of contact between Nepal and its neighboring Indian territory due to its geographic position along the border.