CSR need · Kerala
CSR projects in Palakkad
Palakkad has 353 government schools, 86% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 6% 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.
Palakkad at a glance
| Measure | Palakkad |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 353: 204 primary, 53 up to class 8, 96 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 86% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 20 (6%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 6 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 56% (safe), up 0 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 5,988, of which 985 not in use and 11 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 Palakkad's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 985 water bodies in Palakkad 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: 20 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 Palakkad?
353 in the 2021 School GIS list: 204 primary only, 53 up to class 8 and 96 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Palakkad over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Palakkad used 56% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.