CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Ariyalur
Ariyalur has 606 government schools, 96% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 43% of water bodies not in use. The figures below come from the School GIS list of government schools, CGWB's groundwater assessment and water quality tests, and the national census of water bodies.
Ariyalur at a glance
| Measure | Ariyalur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 606: 377 primary, 111 up to class 8, 118 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 96% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 0 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 25 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 48% (safe), up 5 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 2,293, of which 993 not in use and 98 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found fluoride in Ariyalur's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 993 water bodies in Ariyalur are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
- Girls' toilets, handwashing stations and repairs, checked school by school against UDISE+ report cards.
Before funding
Shortlist schools from data, then check each against its UDISE+ report card and visit the best few with the headteacher and School Management Committee. Our school selection guide has a 100-point scorecard for this.
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Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Ariyalur?
606 in the 2021 School GIS list: 377 primary only, 111 up to class 8 and 118 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Ariyalur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Ariyalur used 48% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.