CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Hamirpur
Hamirpur has 1,012 government schools, 93% of them rural, in a district with saline groundwater and 25% of schools far from the next level. 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.
Hamirpur at a glance
| Measure | Hamirpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,012: 596 primary, 385 up to class 8, 31 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 93% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 253 (25%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 7 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 66% (safe), down 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,435, of which 316 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 Hamirpur's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 316 water bodies in Hamirpur are not in use. Desilting a one-acre pond costs about ₹9 lakh to ₹15 lakh. See pond rejuvenation.
- Classrooms to upgrade schools where the next level is too far: 253 schools are beyond 3 km to class 6 or 5 km to class 9. A classroom costs about ₹17 lakh to ₹19 lakh for the structure; see school building cost.
- 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 Hamirpur?
1,012 in the 2021 School GIS list: 596 primary only, 385 up to class 8 and 31 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Hamirpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Hamirpur used 66% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.