Jharia is a neighborhood located within the city of Dhanbad, situated in the Dhanbad Sadar subdivision of the Dhanbad district in Jharkhand state, India.
The local economy of Jharia is primarily dependent on its coal fields, which are utilized for the production of coke. However, the area faces significant environmental challenges due to ongoing fires within these coal fields, resulting in heavy pollution. Consequently, various government studies have recommended the relocation of a large portion of the population to the nearby town of Belgaria.