Mansa, Gujarat


Mansa is a city with municipality and former princely state in Gandhinagar district in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It was the capital of Mansa state, ruled by the Chavda Rajputs.

History

During the British Raj], Mansa was a third class non-salute state under the Mahi Kantha Agency. It ceased to exist after the Indian independence by accession on 10 June 1948.

Geography

Mansa is located at 23.43°N 72.67°E. It has an average elevation of 94 metres.

Demographics

India census, Mansa had a population of 27,922. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Mansa had an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 75%, and female literacy was 63%. In Mansa, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Places of interest

There is an ancient stepwell in the town. It is 5.40 in diameter. There are idols of Amba and Bhairava in niches. There is an inscription of 28 lines in the stepwell.
There are old Vaishnava temples, havelis, dedicated to Govardhannath and Dwarkadhish.

Notable people