CSR need · Bihar
CSR projects in Gaya
Gaya has 3,213 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 30% 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.
Gaya at a glance
| Measure | Gaya |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 3,213: 1,692 primary, 1,222 up to class 8, 299 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 15 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 6 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 56% (safe), down 10 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,265, of which 385 not in use and 22 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 Gaya's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 385 water bodies in Gaya 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 Gaya?
3,213 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,692 primary only, 1,222 up to class 8 and 299 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Gaya over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Gaya used 56% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.