CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Jhalawar
Jhalawar has 1,695 government schools, 97% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and 45% 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.
Jhalawar at a glance
| Measure | Jhalawar |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,695: 762 primary, 608 up to class 8, 325 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 97% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 41 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 106% (over-exploited), up 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 140, of which 63 not in use and 2 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 Jhalawar's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in Jhalawar.
- Pond and tank revival: 63 water bodies in Jhalawar 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 Jhalawar?
1,695 in the 2021 School GIS list: 762 primary only, 608 up to class 8 and 325 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jhalawar over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jhalawar used 106% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.