CSR need · Telangana
CSR projects in Nirmal
Nirmal has 843 government schools, 89% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 13% 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.
Nirmal at a glance
| Measure | Nirmal |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 843: 574 primary, 90 up to class 8, 179 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 89% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 109 (13%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 66 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 38% (safe), up 0 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,016, of which 26 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 Nirmal's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 26 water bodies in Nirmal 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: 109 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 Nirmal?
843 in the 2021 School GIS list: 574 primary only, 90 up to class 8 and 179 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Nirmal over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Nirmal used 38% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.