Jaleswar is a town located in the Balasore district of Odisha, in India.

According to the 2001 India census,[3] the town of Jaleswar had a population of 21,382 inhabitants, 51% male and 49% female.

According to the 2011 India census,[4] Jaleswar had a population of 25,747 inhabitants, 52% male and 48% female.

It is one of the major towns in the Balasore district, which is part of the state of Odisha.

Residents celebrate both Western and Indian festivals such as Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Navratri, Dussera, Moharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rath Yatra, Durga Puja, and Maha Shivratri.