West Bengal, an Indian state, contains the city of Asansol. It is West Bengal’s second-biggest city. In terms of population, it ranks 33rd among India’s urban agglomerations. The Paschim Bardhaman district’s headquarters are located in Asansol. Asansol was placed 42nd in the world and 11th among Indian cities in a 2010 report on the 100 fastest-growing cities published by the International Institute for Environment and Development, a non-governmental organization dedicated to policy research with headquarters in the UK.[12] When determining the HRA (House Rent Allowance) for public employees (rate 16%), Asansol is classified as a Y-category city, making it a “Tier-II” city.