Mehsana
Mahesana | |
|---|---|
City | |
Interactive map of Mahesana | |
| Coordinates: 23°36′0″N 72°24′0″E / 23.60000°N 72.40000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Mehsana |
| Region | North Gujarat |
| Established | 1319 or 1358 AD |
| Founded by | Mehsaji Chavda |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Mehsana Municipal Corporation |
| • Municipal commissioner | Ravindra Khatale |
| Area | |
• City | 79.80 km2 (30.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 114 m (375 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• City | 184,991 |
| • Rank | 18th (Gujarat) |
| • Density | 2,318/km2 (6,004/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 190,189 |
| Demonym(s) | Mehoni, Mehsani |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 384001, 384002,384003 |
| Telephone code | 91 2762 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-02 |
| Sex ratio | 1.12 ♂/♀ |
| Website | https://mahesanacity.in/ |
Mehsana (ⓘ), 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.