Mehsana

Mahesana
City
Rajmahal, a palace built in 1904 by Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Mahesana
Location in Gujarat, India
Mahesana
Mahesana (India)
Coordinates: 23°36′N 72°24′E / 23.6°N 72.4°E / 23.6; 72.4
Country India
State Gujarat
DistrictMehsana
RegionNorth Gujarat
Founded byMehsaji Chavda
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyMehsana Municipal Corporation
Area
  City
31.08 km2 (12.00 sq mi)
Elevation
114 m (375 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  City
184,991
  Rank18th (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 /
Websitehttps://mehsananagarpalika.org

Mehsana (pronunciation), also spelled Mahesana, is a city and the headquarters of 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. Dairy, oil and natural gas are major industries in the city.