CSR need · Haryana
CSR projects in Bhiwani
Bhiwani has 749 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and saline groundwater. 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.
Bhiwani at a glance
| Measure | Bhiwani |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 749: 441 primary, 106 up to class 8, 202 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 9 (1%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 111% (over-exploited), down 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 258, of which 18 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
- Safe drinking water in schools: RO or fluoride-removal units with a rainwater tank, since tests found salinity (high TDS) and fluoride in Bhiwani's groundwater.
- 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 Bhiwani.
- Pond and tank revival: 18 water bodies in Bhiwani 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 Bhiwani?
749 in the 2021 School GIS list: 441 primary only, 106 up to class 8 and 202 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bhiwani over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bhiwani used 111% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.