News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world and many of its stories leave us astonished. But have you ever heard of such a railway station, where you stand at one place, but technically both your feet may be in different states?
Yes, this is not a story but a reality. today we take you ‘Navapur’ Railway station, which is famous all over the world for its geographical location.
Where is this magical station?
Navapur railway station falls on the Surat-Bhusaval line. The biggest feature of this station is that it is half Gujarat comes in and half Maharashtra In.
The Partition Story
Now you must be wondering how did this happen? Actually, this station was built when Gujarat and Maharashtra were not separate states, but used to be a single ‘Bombay Province’. But on May 1, 1960, when the two states were divided on the basis of language, the border line passed exactly through this station. The result was that one part of the station went to Tapi district (Gujarat) and the other part to Nandurbar district (Maharashtra).
That famous ‘bench’ and selfie point
The most viral thing about this station is a wooden bench. A line has been drawn exactly in the middle of this bench.
- written on one side “Maharashtra”
- written on the other side “Gujarat”
People often come here and get a photo taken in which they are sitting in two states at the same time. It’s really a fun feeling.
Don’t get confused after hearing the announcement
The confluence of languages here is worth seeing. Train arrival announcement is made in 4 languages Hindi, English, Gujarati and Marathi. This means that no matter which state you belong to, this station will feel like your own.
Funniest Fact: Ticket and law scam
You will laugh and be surprised to know this:
- Police: Since the border passes through the middle, one part of the station is the responsibility of Gujarat Police and the other is the responsibility of Maharashtra Police. If a fight takes place on the border line, then perhaps even the police will start wondering who will file the FIR!
- Law: As we know, there is liquor ban in Gujarat (Dry State), but not in Maharashtra. So technically, it is illegal to possess alcohol in the Gujarat part of the station, while the rules may be different in the Maharashtra part.
- stamp: It is said that the ticket counter and station master’s office of the station are in Maharashtra border, while the waiting room and toilet are in Gujarat.
So next time you pass through this route by train, do not forget to get down at ‘Navapur’ and see this unique border. After all, India’s diversity is its beauty!
Comments are closed.