CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Cuddalore
Cuddalore has 1,452 government schools, 100% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 69% 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.
Cuddalore at a glance
| Measure | Cuddalore |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,452: 915 primary, 278 up to class 8, 259 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 100% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 126 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 63% (safe), up 2 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,810, of which 2,636 not in use and 488 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 Cuddalore's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 2,636 water bodies in Cuddalore 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 Cuddalore?
1,452 in the 2021 School GIS list: 915 primary only, 278 up to class 8 and 259 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Cuddalore over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Cuddalore used 63% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.