CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Ghazipur
Ghazipur has 2,368 government schools, 98% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 44% 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.
Ghazipur at a glance
| Measure | Ghazipur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,368: 1,522 primary, 816 up to class 8, 30 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 98% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 32 (1%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 53 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 61% (safe), down 3 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,196, of which 1,410 not in use and 65 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 Ghazipur's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 1,410 water bodies in Ghazipur 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 Ghazipur?
2,368 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,522 primary only, 816 up to class 8 and 30 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Ghazipur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Ghazipur used 61% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.