CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Bharatpur
Bharatpur has 1,713 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 48% 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.
Bharatpur at a glance
| Measure | Bharatpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,713: 593 primary, 574 up to class 8, 546 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 1 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 117% (over-exploited), down 3 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,315, of which 634 not in use and 2 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 salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Bharatpur's groundwater.
- 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 Bharatpur.
- Pond and tank revival: 634 water bodies in Bharatpur 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 Bharatpur?
1,713 in the 2021 School GIS list: 593 primary only, 574 up to class 8 and 546 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bharatpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bharatpur used 117% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.