Dhanbad is the second-most populated city in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It ranks as the 33rd largest city in India and is the 42nd largest million-plus urban agglomeration in India. Dhanbad is the 56th cleanest city of India, according to the 2019 Swachh Survekshan cleanliness survey. It is the 96th fastest growing city of the world by the City Mayors Foundation.Dhanbad shares its land borders with Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
