CSR need · Karnataka
CSR projects in Haveri
Haveri has 1,346 government schools, 88% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 60% 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.
Haveri at a glance
| Measure | Haveri |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,346: 460 primary, 694 up to class 8, 192 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 88% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 60 (4%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 35 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 65% (safe), up 8 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,449, of which 874 not in use and 55 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 Haveri's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 874 water bodies in Haveri 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 Haveri?
1,346 in the 2021 School GIS list: 460 primary only, 694 up to class 8 and 192 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Haveri over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Haveri used 65% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.