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{{short description|Town in Karnataka}}
{{coord|12.331096787474047|N|76.60196923026535|E|display=title}}
[[File:Hinkal_Town,_Mysore.jpg|thumb|Hinkal Town, Yelwala Road, Mysore]]
'''Hinkal''' is a [[Census town]] situated at the intersection of [[State Highway 88 (Karnataka)|Hunsur Road]] aka [[National Highway 275 (India)|NH275]] and [[Mysore Ring Road|Ring Road]] aka [[National Highway 275K (India)|NH 275K]] in [[Mysore|Mysore city outskirts]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is the most populous census town in [[Mysore district]]. The nearest railway station located is [[Mysore Junction railway station]].

== Flyover ==
Hinkal flyover is popular since it is the first Flyover in [[Mysore]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-19|title=Hinkal Flyover deadline: Enforce stringent clauses|url=https://starofmysore.com/hinkal-flyover-deadline-enforce-stringent-clauses/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Inaugurated on 23 December 2018, the total length of flyover is 580m and width of the flyover is 17.2m.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-23|title=Mysuru's first flyover inaugurated at Hinkal Junction|url=https://starofmysore.com/mysurus-first-flyover-inaugurated-at-hinkal-junction/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Service roads along the flyover are 6m wide with footpath width of 1.5m.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-24|title=Free flow of traffic begins on Mysuru's first Flyover at Hinkal|url=https://starofmysore.com/free-flow-of-traffic-begins-on-mysurus-first-flyover-at-hinkal/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> It took more than 2 years for the construction of the flyover (which began on 22 June 2016). Hinkal Tent and Grand Mayura Hotel marks the starting and ending points of the flyover.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-24|title=Free flow of traffic begins on Mysuru's first Flyover at Hinkal|url=https://starofmysore.com/free-flow-of-traffic-begins-on-mysurus-first-flyover-at-hinkal/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> While motorists are happy to use the facility, the shopkeepers, businessmen and hoteliers operating below the flyover are hit badly as they have lost business since most of the commuters use flyover instead of Service Road to avoid congestion at intersection and considerably narrow road.<ref>{{Cite web|last=says|first=Bheema|date=2019-03-08|title=Hinkal Flyover: Boon to commuters, bane for businessmen|url=https://starofmysore.com/hinkal-flyover-boon-to-commuters-bane-for-businessmen/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Water sources ==

=== Devarakere ===
Devarakere (Lake of God) is located next to historic Sri Nanneshwara swamy Temple, which had a campus of 42 acres out of which most of the land was acquired by [[Mysore Urban Development Authority]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-06|title=Hinkal villagers stage protest to save Kalyani|url=https://starofmysore.com/hinkal-villagers-stage-protest-save-kalyani/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Lake once spread across 6.6 acre was the main water source in Hinkal. But unfortunately the lake was severely polluted by the flow of untreated sewage water and the Lake bed were encroached and left over area was later converted to unofficial dumping yard and also with construction debris being unloaded.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Shrinivasa M.|date=Jul 14, 2019|title=From sewage water storage to clean water source: This lake was built at the time of Chola rulers {{!}} Mysuru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/from-sewage-water-storage-to-clean-water-source-this-lake-was-built-at-the-time-of-chola-rulers/articleshow/70214724.cms|access-date=2021-05-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> As a result of encroachment of storm water drain, the low-lying areas of Tammadageri near Nanneshwara Temple are often flooded during monsoon season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-25|title=District Minister visits rain-hit areas in Hinkal|url=https://starofmysore.com/district-minister-visits-rain-hit-areas-in-hinkal/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=says|first=H.|date=2018-09-24|title=Rain water inundates houses in Hinkal|url=https://starofmysore.com/rain-water-inundates-houses-in-hinkal/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Major inflow to the lake was from [[Hebbal Lake (Mysore)|Hebbal Lake]]. Many Educational Institutions have come up along the periphery of the Lake, who tried to build illegal structures in Lake area and the activity was stayed by [[Karnataka High Court|High Court]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-19|title=Court stays building of compound wall in land near Hinkal Temple|url=https://starofmysore.com/court-stays-building-of-compound-wall-in-land-near-hinkal-temple/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> The revival of the lake was an initiative of the Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project Trust, the organization is headed by [[Veerendra Heggade]], the Dharmaadhikari of the [[Dharmasthala Temple]]. A rajakaluve (storm water drain) has been constructed to ensure that rainwater will increase the water level in the lake. Two gates are constructed across the rajakaluve to stop waste and garbage from entering the lake water. Steps have been built to allow the locals to use the lake water.<ref>{{Cite web|date=Jul 16, 2019|title=NGO, local committee of residents help revive Devara Kere in Hinkal {{!}} Mysuru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/ngo-local-committee-of-residents-help-revive-devara-kere-in-hinkal/articleshow/70235111.cms|access-date=2021-05-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Outflow from the lake will flows to Chaakanakere.

=== Chaakanakere ===
Surplus water from Devarakere flowed to Chaakanakere (Chakana's lake), which was once a source of drinking water for the residents of Hinkal, now face the threat from real estate developers, who are gradually encroaching it. Spread across 1.05 acres, the lake is owned by Grama Panchayat, which was claimed by [[Mysore Urban Development Authority]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Lakshmikantha BK|date=Oct 13, 2019|title=Young Hinkal residents keen on saving Chaakanakere from jaws of encroachers {{!}} Mysuru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/young-hinkal-residents-keen-on-saving-chaakanakere-from-jaws-of-encroachers/articleshow/71559611.cms|access-date=2021-05-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Local Government ==
Hinkal was considered as a Census Town in [[2011 Indian Census]]. However the town was governed by Grama Panchayat.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-11-03|title='Greater Mysuru' proposal brings MCC's resources under focus|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/greater-mysuru-proposal-brings-mccs-resources-under-focus/article33016329.ece|access-date=2021-05-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The proposal to merge Hinkal to [[Mysore City Corporation]] was rejected and later it was included to newly formed [[Hootagalli|Hootagalli City Municipal Council]] on 26 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-13|title=Hootagalli CMC to be formed|url=https://starofmysore.com/hootagalli-cmc-to-be-formed/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-14|title=GPs bordering Mysuru to be upgraded|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-districts/gps-bordering-mysuru-to-be-upgraded-915643.html|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2020-11-16|title=Creation of new TPs, CMC may help push development without burdening the MCC|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/creation-of-new-tps-cmc-may-help-push-development-without-burdening-the-mcc/article33104495.ece|access-date=2021-05-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-26|title=Hootagalli CMC and four Town Panchayats formed: Govt. issues Gazette notification|url=https://starofmysore.com/hootagalli-cmc-and-four-town-panchayats-formed-govt-issues-gazette-notification/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Education ==
A government school is located in Hinkal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-10|title=Computers worth Rs.6.63 lakh stolen from Govt. School|url=https://starofmysore.com/computers-worth-rs-6-63-lakh-stolen-from-govt-school/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Dharmasthala Temple|Dharmasthala Temple Trust]] has set up [[Veerendra Heggade#Social welfare|RUDSET Institute]] dedicated for skill development at Hinkal which often organizes skill training programmes for the benefit of the unemployed youth within the age group of 18 to 48 years.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-13|title=Foreign delegation at RUDSETI|url=https://starofmysore.com/foreign-delegation-rudseti/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Says|first=Vidyashankar|date=2018-03-17|title=Skill training for unemployed youth at RUDSET|url=https://starofmysore.com/skill-training-for-unemployed-youth-at-rudset/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Assault On Traffic Police ==
On 22 March 2021, a motorist died in a road accident and his pillion had sustained injuries when they were rammed by a [[Truck]] on the [[Mysore Ring Road|Ring Road]] aka [[National Highway 275K (India)|NH 275K]], near RMP Quarters, between Hinkal and [[Bhogadi]]. It was a wide spread message locally that the [[Traffic police]] tried to stop the Rider to verify the documents related to the vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andolana|date=2021-03-22|title=ದಂಡ ಹಾಕಲು ಹಿಡಿದ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌: ಲಾರಿ ಹರಿದು ಬೈಕ್‌ ಸವಾರ ಸಾವು, ಪೊಲೀಸರಿಗೆ ಥಳಿತ|url=https://andolana.in/police-try-to-catch-two-wheeler-lorry-rammed-on-bike-rider/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ANDOLANA|language=en-US}}</ref> To escape from them, he tried to change the route. As a result, the [[Truck driver]] had no clue on this and unknowingly rammed the Motor cyclists resulting to the death of a Civil Contractor. Since [[Traffic police|Traffic police men]] were accused of causing death of Motorist, the locals took law to the hands and assaulted 5 Police men.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-23|title=Alleged attempt to escape Police checking: Rider killed as tipper vehicle runs over|url=https://starofmysore.com/alleged-attempt-to-escape-police-checking-rider-killed-as-tipper-vehicle-runs-over/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Going forward, they used a [[Barricade]] to damage a Police vehicle '''Garuda''', which used for regular Police rounds around the City to maintain discipline among the citizens and to check the ongoing crimes and also to regulate Traffic in the city. A day later the localities sat on protest against Police that the only intention of Police men is to collect money from motorists.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andolana|date=2021-03-23|title=ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್‌ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ವಸೂಲಿಗೆ ನಿಂತಿದ್ದಾರೆ: ಹಿನಕಲ್‌ ಅಪಘಾತ ಘಟನೆ ಖಂಡಿಸಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆ|url=https://andolana.in/protest-against-hinkal-accident-case/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ANDOLANA|language=en-US}}</ref> But the fact is that fine will only be collected for Traffic rule violations. The pillion rider confirmed that neither Police men were responsible for the tragic incident nor they violated any Traffic rules. He also elaborated that Truck ran over them 250m before the Police check point and hence Police were not responsible for the incident.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andolana|date=2021-03-23|title=ಹಿನಕಲ್‌ ಅಪಘಾತಕ್ಕೆ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಕಾರಣರಲ್ಲ... ಹಿಂಬದಿ ಸವಾರನ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ|url=https://andolana.in/police-were-not-responsible-for-the-accident-says-injured-person/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ANDOLANA|language=en-US}}</ref> Police arrested two people in connection to the assault on their men and other 13 persons were put behind the bars on the next day.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Says|first=Akeatas|date=2021-03-24|title=Assault on Traffic Cops at Hinkal: 13 persons nabbed|url=https://starofmysore.com/assault-on-traffic-cops-at-hinkal-13-persons-nabbed/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Police men were appreciated for admitting the Riders to Hospital Intime.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andolana|date=2021-03-24|title=ಹಿನಕಲ್‌ ಅಪಘಾತ: ಗಾಯಾಳುಗಳನ್ನು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸೇರಿಸಿದ ಪೊಲೀಸರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಶಂಸೆ|url=https://andolana.in/appriciation-letter-distribute-to-police-who-work-hard-during-hinkal-accident/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ANDOLANA|language=en-US}}</ref> A special Team was formed to nab the missing people who accused of vandalizing Police Vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-25|title=Assault on Traffic Police at Hinkal: Police team formed to nab absconding accused|url=https://starofmysore.com/assault-on-traffic-police-at-hinkal-police-team-formed-to-nab-absconding-accused/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> On 26 March 2021, Police Commissioner called for a press meet and clarified that Saving the Lives was their priority, not Meeting the Fine Collection Targets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=We want to save lives, not meet fine collection targets|url=https://starofmysore.com/we-want-to-save-lives-not-meet-fine-collection-targets/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> One more accused was arrested and eight accused in the Videos were Identified by the Police.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-26|title=Assault on Traffic Police at Hinkal: One more arrested, eight assaulters in the videos identified|url=https://starofmysore.com/assault-on-traffic-police-at-hinkal-one-more-arrested-eight-assaulters-in-the-videos-identified/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Star of Mysore|language=en-US}}</ref> Aftermath, the Police changed the approach to check the documents and made it voluntary, hence leaving the choice to the Motorists.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andolana|date=2021-03-26|title=ಹಿನ್ಕಲ್‌ ಅಪಘಾತ ಎಫೆಕ್ಟ್‌: ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್‌ ಫೈನ್‌ಗೆ ಹೊಸ ಮಾರ್ಗಸೂಚಿ, ವಾಹನ ತಪಾಸಣೆಗೆ ಟೈಮ್‌ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್‌|url=https://andolana.in/new-guidelines-for-traffic-fining-after-hinkal-accident/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=ANDOLANA|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
According to the [[2011 Indian Census]], the town consists of 23,162 people. The town has a literacy rate of 82.60 percent which is higher than [[Karnataka]]'s average of 75.36 percent.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Total Number of Household : 5990<ref>https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=704538 {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref>
!Population
!Persons
!Males
!Females
|-
|Total
|23,162
|11,830
|11,332
|-
|In the age group 0–6 years
|2,225
|1,172
|1,053
|-
|Scheduled Castes (SC)
|2,097
|1,046
|1,051
|-
|Scheduled Tribes (ST)
|2,053
|1,026
|1,027
|-
|Literates
|17,293
|9,286
|8,007
|-
|Illiterate
|5,869
|2,544
|3,325
|-
|Total Worker
|9,285
|7,109
|2,176
|-
|Main Worker
|7,820
|6,174
|1,646
|-
|Main Worker - Cultivator
|56
|53
|3
|-
|Main Worker - Agricultural Labourers
|38
|30
|8
|-
|Main Worker - Household Industries
|89
|58
|31
|-
|Main Worker - Other
|7,637
|6,033
|1,604
|-
|Marginal Worker
|1,465
|935
|530
|-
|Marginal Worker - Cultivator
|25
|14
|11
|-
|Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers
|18
|13
|5
|-
|Marginal Worker - Household Industries
|24
|15
|9
|-
|Marginal Workers - Other
|1,398
|893
|505
|-
|Marginal Worker (3-6 Months)
|1,072
|688
|384
|-
|Marginal Worker - Cultivator (3-6 Months)
|25
|14
|11
|-
|Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (3-6 Months)
|13
|9
|4
|-
|Marginal Worker - Household Industries (3-6 Months)
|10
|5
|5
|-
|Marginal Worker - Other (3-6 Months)
|1,024
|660
|364
|-
|Marginal Worker (0-3 Months)
|393
|247
|146
|-
|Marginal Worker - Cultivator (0-3 Months)
|0
|0
|0
|-
|Marginal Worker - Agriculture Labourers (0-3 Months)
|5
|4
|1
|-
|Marginal Worker - Household Industries (0-3 Months)
|14
|10
|4
|-
|Marginal Worker - Other Workers (0-3 Months)
|374
|233
|141
|-
|Non Worker
|13,877
|4,721
|9,156
|}

== Climate ==
The average rainfall per annum in the census town is 660.5 millimeters. The maximum temperature is 33°Celsius and minimum temperature is 12°Celsius.

== References ==
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{{Settlements in Mysore district}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Mysore district]]

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