Jaleshwar

Also known as Jaleswor, Jaleshwor

Jaleshwar () 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".

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Within Vinony's link graph, Jaleshwar is referenced by 114 other articles, and connects out to municipality, Madhesh Province and Nepal.

The entry is geolocated on the map in city_region, across 2 mapped points.

Vinony files it under Mahottari District, Municipalities in Madhesh Province and Nepal municipalities established in 1982.

Its subject is documented across 13 Wikipedia language editions.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Jaleshwar
Settlement.other_name: Jaleshwar
Settlement.nickname: Jaleshwarnagar
Settlement.settlement_type: municipality
Settlement.image_skyline: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple front view.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 300px
Settlement.image_caption: Jaleshwar Mahadev Temple
Settlement.pushpin_map: Nepal
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Nepal
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Madhesh
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Mahottari
Settlement.government_type: Rural municipality
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Suresh sah sonar (JASPA)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: border city
Country: Nepal
Located in: Mahottari District
Population: 23533
Elevation: 74
Time zone: UTC+05:45
Capital of: Mahottari District
Official website: jaleshwarmun.gov.np
Dialing code: 044

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postal code: 45700
Commons category: Jaleshwor

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Jaleshwarnath
Lifestyle
Geography
Transportation
Trade
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==Jaleshwarnath== thumb|Jaleshwarnath thumb|Jaleshwarnath The municipality has the temple of Jaleshwarnath Mahadev, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Jaleshwar is the second largest business center in Mahottari District, Nepal. Given the importance of the temple, the place is named after it. It witnesses a huge gathering during Shravan [July–August] as this month is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Goddess Parvati. Jaleshwornagar also is known for the goddess Sansari Mai which is situated in its centre.

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