CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Jhunjhunu
Jhunjhunu has 1,535 government schools, 94% of them rural, in a district with groundwater over-exploited, fluoride in groundwater and saline groundwater. 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.
Jhunjhunu at a glance
| Measure | Jhunjhunu |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,535: 484 primary, 534 up to class 8, 517 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 94% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 1 (0%) |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 228% (over-exploited), up 10 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
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 Jhunjhunu's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.4 lakh to ₹2.2 lakh per recharge point with a 200 ft bore. See the cost in Jhunjhunu.
- 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 Jhunjhunu?
1,535 in the 2021 School GIS list: 484 primary only, 534 up to class 8 and 517 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Jhunjhunu over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Jhunjhunu used 228% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.