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1.12 in the Indian States and territories of India of Gujarat. Established in 14th century, the city was under Gaekwad dynastys of Baroda State from 18th century to the independence of India in 1947. The municipality was established in 1919-20. 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 was established by Mehsaji Chavda, Rajput heir of the Chavda dynasty. He constructed the ''Torana'' (arc gate) of the city and a temple dedicated to Goddess Toran in Vikram Samvat 1414, Bhadrapad Sud 10 (1358 AD). It is described by Jaisinh Brahmbhatt in poems from 1932 AD,

Gaekwads conquered Vadodara and established Baroda State in 1721. They expanded their rule in north Gujarat and established Patan, Gujarat as its administrative headquarters. Later the headquarters was moved to Kadi, Gujarat and subsequently to Mehsana in 1902. The Gaekwad dynasty connected the city by Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway which was opened on 21 March 1887. Sayajirao Gaekwad III built ''Rajmahal'' palace in 1904 (Vikram Samvat 1956) at a cost of 443,532 rupees by the British architect Stevens. Intended for his son, Fatehsinhrao, who died shortly afterwards in 1908, the palace was then handed over to municipal authorities. It is being used as a district court. Its urban-metropolitan population was 190,753 of which 100,558 were males and 90,195 were females.

Hinduism is the majority religion in Mehsana with 88.18% of the population being followers. Islam is the second-most-popular religion in the city at 9.26%, followed by Jainism at 1.62%, Sikhism 0.28%, Buddhism 0.28%, and Christianity at 0.27%. Around 0.01% identified with other religions and approximately 0.36% were of no particular religion.

Simandhar Swami Jain Derasar is a temple located near Modhera crossroads. It is long, broad and high. The central deity (''moolnayak'') of the temple is a white idol of Simandhar Swami in lotus position (''padmansa''). The temple was established in 1971 under guidance of Jain monk Kailas sagar.

Major Hindu temples include: Pushtimarg temples of Madanmohanlalji temple and Dwarkadhishji temple, Toranvali Mata temple, Brahmani Mata temple, Hinglaj Mata temple, Bahuchar Mata temple, Kalupur Gadi Swaminarayan temple, BAPS Swaminarayan temple, Gayatri temple, Ambika Mata temple and Somnath Mahadev temple.

There is another stepwell known as Badiyashi Vav in Biladi Baug.

Dudhsagar Dairy plant is a Postmodern architecture building designed by Achyut Kanvinde. Radio Mirchi (91.9 MHz) and relay station of Akashvani (radio broadcaster) (100.1 MHz).

Mehsana has several facilities offering education to graduation and post-graduation. The Municipal Arts and Urban Bank Science College is affiliated by Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. Ganpat University, located in Kherva village which is from the city. Gujarat Power Engineering and Research Institute and Saffrony Institute of Technology offer courses in engineering and management. B. S. Patel College of Pharmacy offers courses in pharmacy, and is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University. Sarvajanik Kelvani Mandal Trust offers education in the fields of pharmacy, nursing, and homeopathy.

There are many primary and higher-secondary schools affiliated with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Gujarat Board including: Kendriya Vidyalaya ONGC Mehsana, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Vadnagar, and N.G. International School. T. J. Highschool operated by Nagrik Kelvani Mandal was established in 1889. Gurukul English Medium School started in 2012. Sarvajanik Kelvani Mandal Trust also runs many schools in north Gujarat. Other schools include Sabari Vidya Vihar, run by Dharma Sastha Seva Trust, and Bethany Mission School.

Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) buses also connect Mehsana to other cities and villages. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available.

Mehsana is approximately away from Ahmedabad. It is connected to Gandhinagar, Patan, Gujarat, Unjha and Palanpur, Visnagar via state highways.

Mahesana railway station is on the Jaipur-Ahmedabad line with daily trains to and from Delhi and Mumbai, and direct weekly

bi-weekly trains connecting major cities in north and south India, including Bangalore.

The nearest passenger airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad. Prepaid taxis and GSRTC bus are available to Mehsana from the airport.

Mehsana Airport is currently used for non-scheduled operation and as a civil aviation training centre, operated by Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics Ltd. It has an area covering .