CSR need · Madhya Pradesh
CSR projects in Bhopal
Bhopal has 867 government schools, 74% of them rural, in a district with 56% 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.
Bhopal at a glance
| Measure | Bhopal |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 867: 462 primary, 263 up to class 8, 142 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 74% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 34 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 7 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 82% (semi-critical), up 12 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 390, of which 220 not in use and 5 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 Bhopal.
- Pond and tank revival: 220 water bodies in Bhopal 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 Bhopal?
867 in the 2021 School GIS list: 462 primary only, 263 up to class 8 and 142 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bhopal over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bhopal used 82% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.