Mehsana

Mehsana (pronunciation), also spelled Mahesana, is a city and Municipal corporation in Mehsana district, in the Indian state of Gujarat. Established in 14th century, the city was under Gaekwads of Baroda State from 18th century to the independence of India in 1947. The municipality was established in 1919–20 and the plan to form Municipal Corporation was announced in 2024. The town has population of about 185,000. Dairy, oil and natural gas are major industries while there are several small and medium enterprises in the city.

Mehsana
City
Rajmahal, a palace built in 1904 by Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Mehsana
Location in Gujarat, India
Mehsana
Mehsana (India)
Coordinates: 23.6°N 72.4°E / 23.6; 72.4
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictMehsana
Founded byMehsaji Chavda
Government
  TypeMunicipal corporation
  BodyMehsana Municipal corporation
Area
  City31.8 km2 (12.3 sq mi)
Elevation
114 m (375 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  City184,991
  Rank17th (Gujarat)
  Metro
190,189
Languages
  OfficialGujarati, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
384001, 384002,384003
Telephone code91 2762
Vehicle registrationGJ-02
Sex ratio1.12 /
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