CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Bareilly
Bareilly has 2,583 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with 50% of water bodies not in use and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Bareilly at a glance
| Measure | Bareilly |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,583: 1,694 primary, 825 up to class 8, 64 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 72 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 10 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 72% (semi-critical), up 5 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 5,636, of which 2,823 not in use and 0 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 ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Bareilly.
- Pond and tank revival: 2,823 water bodies in Bareilly 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 Bareilly?
2,583 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,694 primary only, 825 up to class 8 and 64 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bareilly over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bareilly used 72% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.