CSR need · Madhya Pradesh
CSR projects in Datia
Datia has 1,044 government schools, 92% of them rural, in a district with saline groundwater and 71% 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.
Datia at a glance
| Measure | Datia |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,044: 586 primary, 332 up to class 8, 126 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 92% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 13 (1%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 33% (safe), down 7 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 956, of which 683 not in use and 9 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) in Datia's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 683 water bodies in Datia 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 Datia?
1,044 in the 2021 School GIS list: 586 primary only, 332 up to class 8 and 126 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Datia over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Datia used 33% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.