CSR need · Odisha
CSR projects in Bolangir
Bolangir has 2,233 government schools, 95% of them rural, in a district with 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.
Bolangir at a glance
| Measure | Bolangir |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,233: 1,186 primary, 818 up to class 8, 229 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 37 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 37 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 52% (safe), up 8 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 5,756, of which 743 not in use and 90 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 Bolangir's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 743 water bodies in Bolangir 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 Bolangir?
2,233 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,186 primary only, 818 up to class 8 and 229 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Bolangir over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Bolangir used 52% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.