CSR need · Karnataka
CSR projects in Chikkaballapura
Chikkaballapura has 1,563 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 90% 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.
Chikkaballapura at a glance
| Measure | Chikkaballapura |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,563: 901 primary, 516 up to class 8, 146 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 54 (3%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 26 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 166% (over-exploited), up 2 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 753, of which 681 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 fluoride in Chikkaballapura'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 Chikkaballapura.
- Pond and tank revival: 681 water bodies in Chikkaballapura 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 Chikkaballapura?
1,563 in the 2021 School GIS list: 901 primary only, 516 up to class 8 and 146 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Chikkaballapura over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Chikkaballapura used 166% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.