• Introduction of Mehsana district.
• Position
Mehsana district is situated in the North of Gujarat State. It is surrounded by Banaskantha, Gandhinagar, Sabarkantha and Ahmedabad districts.
• Territorial changes in the area of the district
Before Independence, this district was a part of erstwhile Gaekwad State. In 1949, it formed a part of Bi-lingual Bombay State and on bifurcation as Gujarat State in 1960, it formed a part of Gujarat State. Mehsana was founded during 12th or 13th century A.D. in Rajput period by Masaji or Mehsaji Chavda. Earlier it's headquarter was at Kadi and thereafter it was shifted to Mehsana in 1902. In Mehsana district total population first according to 2011 census, the population ratio is 25.35% urban and 76.65% rural population. The total geographical area covered by the district is 4481 sq.km. In 1997, Mehsana district got bifurcated geographically, and a new district of Patan was carved out. Mehsana district consists of 9 Talukas [Mehsana, Becharaji, Kadi, Kheralu, Satalasana, Unjha, Vadnagar, Vijapur, Visnagar]
• Topography
Geographically this district is divided into 3 parts.
1. Area of Aravali mountain range.
2. Area of sloping grounds.
3. Flat are of Khakharia tappa of Kadi
• Area
The area of Mehsana district is about 4481 sq.km.
• Rain and Climate.
Mehsana district falls on Tropic of Cancer, and therefore its climate is slightly hot. Average rainfall in the district is 713 mm
• Rivers and lakes
The main rivers of the district are Sabarmati, Rupen and Khari. Chimnabai Lake in Kheralu Taluka is the only biggest lake in the district.
• Minerals
Minerals are scanty in the district; however, china clay and granite are available in around Kheralu. Natural gas and oil are also explored in some areas. China Clay and fire clay are the main minerals. Minor minerals like limestone, quarts and granite are also available. Even agate is also found in some areas.
• Religion and people
People in the district mainly observe Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian and Buddhist religions. Various religious sects and social castes have presence here as else where all over Gujarat.
• History of Mehsana district
Gujarat has a particular place in the history of India. It is known as Gurjardesh and its north portion is known as Aanart. Mehsana is at the top of Aanart. It has all the way a new geography. The history of this district is very interesting. Robert Brushkut had found some prehistoric weapons from the riverbed of Sabarmati in 1893. In the later part of 18th century, Kadi was formed as province and later on by 1949. Mehsana district comprised of nine Talukas: Kadi, Kheralu, Unjha, Vadnagar, Vijapur, Visnagar, Becharaji, Satalasana, Mehsana.
• Sightseeing places of Mehsana district
Mehsana district being a very old one, it has many historical and religious places of importance. Kirti Toran, Hatkeshwar Temple and small temples of Tana-Riri in Vadnagar, Umiya Devasthan and Mira Datar in Unjha, Modhera Sun Temple and Taranga hill temple are also noteworthy. Doodhsagar Dairy and its co-operative milk area network is also work knowing.