I have a question. Why is different places called in miles. In Darjeeling I have heard the name of a place like, 2 mile, 3mile, 12 mile, 5 mile, 7th mile and so on. Doesn't the place have a good alternative name or the real name of the place is always in miles? I am just curious to know.
Question Why is different places called miles in Darjeeling?
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The term "mile" is often used to describe the distance between different locations in Darjeeling, as it is a common unit of measurement for distance. I think the use of the term "mile" in Darjeeling may have originated during the colonial period, when British units of measurement were commonly used in India. It is worth noting that the term "mile" is used to describe different distances not only in Darjeeling but also in different parts of India and world as well.
In Darjeeling, the term "mile" is often used informally as a name of a place. This can sometimes lead to confusion for travelers who are used to using the term "mile" to describe a different distance.
I don't think think the place have a good alternative name or else people would have called it by the actual name of the place rather than calling it as 1 mile, 2 miles etc.