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'''Hampankatta''' (pronounced as 'Hampanakatte' in [[Tulu language|Tulu]]) is the centre of [[Mangalore|Mangalore City]], [[Karnataka]]. Hampankatta also called as Happananakatte/Hampankatte/Hampananakatte/Hampanakatte. Most of the public utilities are located here and the locality boasts the most buzzing commercial activity in the city.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} hampanakkatte was named by British in 1920. It was ‘ appanakatte’ original name. It was named after a gentleman called mr Appanna.who construction a ‘ well’ in the region around 1900., hence it was named Appannakatte. He used to feed his bullock cart etc. in those days and used to take rest. Later the same well was used by fire brigade, water supply to houses in vicinity. Well was closed in 1950. In 2020 it was accidentally rediscovered by municipal cooperation, and are planning to.{{clarify|date=October 2020}}
'''Hampankatta''' (pronounced as 'Hampanakatte' in [[Tulu language|Tulu]] and [[Kannada language|Kannada]]) is the centre of [[Mangalore|Mangalore City]], [[Karnataka]]. Hampankatta also called as Happananakatte/Hampankatte/Hampananakatte/Hampanakatte. Most of the public utilities are located here and the locality boasts the most buzzing commercial activity in the city.{{citation needed|date=July 2018}} Hampanakkatte was named by the British in 1920. Its original name was 'Appanakatte'. It was named after a person called ''Appanna Poojary'' who constructed a 'well' in the region around 1900, hence it was named Appannakatte.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=752411 |title=Mangaluru: Century-old well discovered in heart of city during road work |date=18 September 2020 |access-date=5 January 2021 |newspaper=Daijiworld}}</ref> He used to feed his bullock cart etc. in those days and used to take rest.


==Mangalore Central==
==Mangalore Central==
Rail connectivity in Mangalore was established in 1907. Mangalore was also the starting point of India's longest rail route. The city has two railway stations, [[Mangalore Central]] (at Hampankatta) and [[Mangalore Junction railway station|Mangalore Junction]] (at [[Kankanadi]]).
Rail connectivity in Mangalore was established in 1907. Mangalore was also the starting point of India's longest rail route. The city has two railway stations, [[Mangalore Central]] (at Hampankatta) and [[Mangalore Junction railway station|Mangalore Junction]] (at [[Kankanadi]]).
A metre gauge railway track, built through the [[Western Ghats]], connects Mangalore with Hassan. The broad gauge track connecting Mangalore to Bangalore via Hassan was opened to freight traffic in May 2006 and passenger traffic in December 2007. Mangalore is also connected to Chennai through the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] and to [[Mumbai]] via the [[Konkan Railway]].
A metre gauge railway track, built through the [[Western Ghats]], connects Mangalore with Hassan. The broad gauge track connecting Mangalore to Bangalore via Hassan was opened to freight traffic in May 2006<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-logistics/mangalorehassan-rail-line-open-for-freight-traffic/article1732937.ece | date = 6 May 2006 |title = Mangalore-Hassan rail line open for freight traffic| access-date =5 January 2021| newspaper =The Hindu Business Line|last=Vinayak|first=A J}}</ref> and passenger traffic in December 2007.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/24/stories/2007112461660400.htm| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071205201333/http://www.hindu.com/2007/11/24/stories/2007112461660400.htm| url-status=dead| archive-date=5 December 2007| date=24 November 2007 | newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|title=Bangalore-Mangalore train service from December 8 |access-date=5 January 2021 }}</ref> Mangalore is also connected to Chennai through the [[Southern Railway (India)|Southern Railway]] and to [[Mumbai]] via the [[Konkan Railway]].


Important places in Hampankatta are as follows
Important places in Hampankatta are as follows


==Public Utilities==
==Public utilities==
*'''1. Service Bus Stand''' : This bus stand is located adjacent to Nehru Maidan near [[Statebank, Mangalore|StateBank]]. All private run express & shuttle buses to various places around Mangalore like [[Udupi]], [[Kundapur]], [[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]], [[Kasaragod|Kasargod]], [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]], [[Karkala]], [[Moodabidri|Moodbidre]], [[Shimoga]], etc., start from this bus stand. Some of the [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses to BC road & Puttur also start from here.
*'''1. Service Bus Stand''' : This bus stand is located adjacent to Nehru Maidan near [[Statebank, Mangalore|StateBank]]. All private run express & shuttle buses to various places around Mangalore like [[Udupi]], [[Kundapur]], [[Kollur, Udupi district|Kollur]], [[Kasaragod|Kasargod]], [[Puttur, Karnataka|Puttur]], [[Karkala]], [[Moodabidri|Moodbidre]], [[Shimoga]], etc., start from this bus stand. Some of the [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses to BC road & Puttur also start from here.
*'''2. [[Mangalore Central railway station|City Railway Station]]:''' This station is now called as Mangalore Central Station. All trains having Mangalore as starting point start from this station. The trains which just pass through Mangalore will stop at [[Kankanadi]] (now known as Mangalore Junction) only. They do not come to Mangalore Central station.
*'''2. [[Mangalore Central railway station|City Railway Station]]:''' This station is now called as Mangalore Central Station. All trains having Mangalore as starting point start from this station. The trains which just pass through Mangalore will stop at [[Kankanadi]] (now known as Mangalore Junction) only. They do not come to Mangalore Central station.
*'''3. [[Town Hall, Mangalore|Town Hall]]:''' This hall mainly hosts different cultural activities like [[Tulu language|Tulu]] dramas, [[Beary language|Beary]] dramas, [[Yakshagana]]s, events of Rotaract club, [[Weight Lifting|weight lifting]] championships, etc.
*'''3. [[Town Hall, Mangalore|Town Hall]]:''' This hall mainly hosts different cultural activities like [[Tulu language|Tulu]] dramas, [[Beary language|Beary]] dramas, [[Yakshagana]]s, events of [[Rotaract Club|Rotaract club]], [[Weight Lifting|weight lifting]] championships, etc.
*'''4. RTO:''' Regional Transport office
*'''4. RTO:''' [[Regional Transport Office|Regional Transport office]]
*'''5. [[Nehru Maidan]]:''' This playground is open for common public. People play all kinds of games. This ground is also used for political rallies, Independence day/Republic day parades, circus, exhibitions, etc.
*'''5. [[Nehru Maidan]]:''' This playground is open for common public. People play all kinds of games. This ground is also used for political rallies, Independence day/Republic day parades, circus, exhibitions, etc.
*'''6. DC & Magistrate Office'''
*'''6. DC & Magistrate Office'''
*'''7. PWD (Public Works Department)'''
*'''7. PWD ([[Public Works Department]])'''
*'''8. Central Market'''
*'''8. Central Market'''
*'''9. City Central Library:''' This is located close to St Aloysius college. This library is run by the Mangalore city corporation. There are several branches for city central library within Mangalore.
*'''9. City Central Library:''' This is located close to [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)|St Aloysius college]]. This library is run by the [[Mangalore City Corporation|Mangalore city corporation]]. There are several branches for city central library within Mangalore.


==Hospitals==
==Hospitals==
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*1. Milagres Pre-University College
*1. Milagres Pre-University College
*2. [[University College, Mangalore|University College]]
*2. [[University College, Mangalore|University College]]
*3. [[Government First Grade College, Carstreet|Dr.P.Dayananda Pai- P.Satisha Pai Government First Grade College, Carstreet]]
*3. [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)|St. Aloysius group of Institutions]]
*4. [[Kasturba Medical College]]
*4. [[St. Aloysius College (Mangalore)|St. Aloysius group of Institutions]]
*5. [[Milagres School, Mangalore|Milagres School]]
*5. [[Kasturba Medical College]]
*6. [[Milagres School, Mangalore|Milagres School]]


==Religious Places==
==Religious places==
*1. Sharavu Mahaganapati Temple
*1. Sharavu Mahaganapati Temple
*2. [[Gokarnanatheshwara Temple|Kudroli temple]]
*2. [[Gokarnanatheshwara Temple|Kudroli temple]]
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*6. Noor Masjid
*6. Noor Masjid


==Places for Leisure==
==Places for leisure==
*1. [[Tagore Park]]
*1. [[Tagore Park]]
*2. [[Town Hall, Mangalore|Townhall]] Park
*2. [[Town Hall, Mangalore|Townhall]] Park
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*9. [[Cinepolis|Cinepolis Multiplex]]
*9. [[Cinepolis|Cinepolis Multiplex]]


== Geographic Location ==
== Geographic location ==
{{Geographic location|South=[[Attavar]]|North=Kodial Bail|East=Balmatta, Bendoor|West=Kodial Bail|Centre=Hampankatta}}
{{Geographic location|South=[[Attavar]]|North=Kodial Bail|East=Balmatta, Bendoor|West=Kodial Bail|Centre=Hampankatta}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Localities in Mangalore]]
[[Category:Localities in Mangalore]]

Revision as of 15:48, 19 June 2023

Hampankatta
Heart of Mangalore, Metropolitan Centre
Clock Tower circle, Hampankatta, Mangalore
Clock Tower circle, Hampankatta, Mangalore
Hampankatta is located in Karnataka
Hampankatta
Hampankatta
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 12°50′23″N 74°47′24″E / 12.83982°N 74.78994°E / 12.83982; 74.78994
Land Indien
StateKarnataka
DistrictDakshina Kannada
CityMangalore
Languages
 • OfficialTulu, Kannada, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Hampankatta (pronounced as 'Hampanakatte' in Tulu and Kannada) is the centre of Mangalore City, Karnataka. Hampankatta also called as Happananakatte/Hampankatte/Hampananakatte/Hampanakatte. Most of the public utilities are located here and the locality boasts the most buzzing commercial activity in the city.[citation needed] Hampanakkatte was named by the British in 1920. Its original name was 'Appanakatte'. It was named after a person called Appanna Poojary who constructed a 'well' in the region around 1900, hence it was named Appannakatte.[1] He used to feed his bullock cart etc. in those days and used to take rest.

Mangalore Central

Rail connectivity in Mangalore was established in 1907. Mangalore was also the starting point of India's longest rail route. The city has two railway stations, Mangalore Central (at Hampankatta) and Mangalore Junction (at Kankanadi). A metre gauge railway track, built through the Western Ghats, connects Mangalore with Hassan. The broad gauge track connecting Mangalore to Bangalore via Hassan was opened to freight traffic in May 2006[2] and passenger traffic in December 2007.[3] Mangalore is also connected to Chennai through the Southern Railway and to Mumbai via the Konkan Railway.

Important places in Hampankatta are as follows

Public utilities

  • 1. Service Bus Stand : This bus stand is located adjacent to Nehru Maidan near StateBank. All private run express & shuttle buses to various places around Mangalore like Udupi, Kundapur, Kollur, Kasargod, Puttur, Karkala, Moodbidre, Shimoga, etc., start from this bus stand. Some of the KSRTC buses to BC road & Puttur also start from here.
  • 2. City Railway Station: This station is now called as Mangalore Central Station. All trains having Mangalore as starting point start from this station. The trains which just pass through Mangalore will stop at Kankanadi (now known as Mangalore Junction) only. They do not come to Mangalore Central station.
  • 3. Town Hall: This hall mainly hosts different cultural activities like Tulu dramas, Beary dramas, Yakshaganas, events of Rotaract club, weight lifting championships, etc.
  • 4. RTO: Regional Transport office
  • 5. Nehru Maidan: This playground is open for common public. People play all kinds of games. This ground is also used for political rallies, Independence day/Republic day parades, circus, exhibitions, etc.
  • 6. DC & Magistrate Office
  • 7. PWD (Public Works Department)
  • 8. Central Market
  • 9. City Central Library: This is located close to St Aloysius college. This library is run by the Mangalore city corporation. There are several branches for city central library within Mangalore.

Hospitals

  • 1. Wenlock Hospital: This is the largest hospital in Dakshina Kannada district run by the state government.
  • 2. Lady Goschen Hospital
  • Road linking the Clock tower circle with Nehru Maidan
    Road linking the Clock tower circle with Nehru Maidan
  • Clock Tower circle junction
    Clock Tower circle junction
  • Appana Katte
    Appana Katte
  • RTO and PWD office
    RTO and PWD office
  • Town Hall
    Town Hall
  • Near the entrance of Nehru Maidan
    Near the entrance of Nehru Maidan

Educational institutions

Religious places

Places for leisure

Geographic location

References

  1. ^ "Mangaluru: Century-old well discovered in heart of city during road work". Daijiworld. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. ^ Vinayak, A J (6 May 2006). "Mangalore-Hassan rail line open for freight traffic". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Bangalore-Mangalore train service from December 8". The Hindu. 24 November 2007. Archived from the original on 5 December 2007. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
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