CSR need · Rajasthan
CSR projects in Karauli
Karauli has 1,387 government schools, 95% 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.
Karauli at a glance
| Measure | Karauli |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,387: 682 primary, 388 up to class 8, 317 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 95% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 23 (2%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 2 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 149% (over-exploited), down 9 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,470, of which 174 not in use and 0 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 Karauli's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Karauli.
- Pond and tank revival: 174 water bodies in Karauli 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.
Check the numbers for your area
Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Karauli?
1,387 in the 2021 School GIS list: 682 primary only, 388 up to class 8 and 317 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Karauli over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Karauli used 149% (over-exploited) of its extractable groundwater.