India's 10 Most Unusual Railway Station Names That Are Hard to Pronounce
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India's Bizarre Railway Station Names: From Kala Bakra to Venkata Narasimha Raju Vari Peta
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News18•11-02-2026, 13:20
India's Bizarre Railway Station Names: From Kala Bakra to Venkata Narasimha Raju Vari Peta
•India boasts railway stations with unusual names like Kala Bakra (Black Goat) in Punjab and Diwana (Mad) in Haryana, often sparking amusement.
•Rajasthan features stations named Sali and Nana, while Uttar Pradesh has Billi (Cat) and Bhainsa (Buffalo), leading to humorous passenger interactions.
•Odisha hosts Singapur Road, a railway station, and Ib, India's shortest-named station, both attracting attention for their unique identities.
•Andhra Pradesh is home to Venkata Narasimha Raju Vari Peta, one of India's longest station names with 28 letters, posing a challenge for pronunciation.
•Despite calls for changes, the railway department maintains these names, citing the vast network and potential confusion from alterations, embracing India's linguistic diversity.