CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Baran
Baran has 1,588 government schools, 96% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited and 54% 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.
Baran at a glance
| Measure | Baran |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,588: 877 primary, 399 up to class 8, 312 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 96% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 62 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 339 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 135% (over-exploited), up 16 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 118, of which 64 not in use and 6 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in Baran.
- Pond and tank revival: 64 water bodies in Baran 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 Baran?
1,588 in the 2021 School GIS list: 877 primary only, 399 up to class 8 and 312 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Baran over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Baran used 135% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.