CSR need · Odisha
CSR projects in Sambalpur
Sambalpur has 1,340 government schools, 90% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater and 9% 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.
Sambalpur at a glance
| Measure | Sambalpur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,340: 778 primary, 425 up to class 8, 137 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 90% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 114 (9%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 55 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 35% (safe), up 9 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 4,554, of which 814 not in use and 66 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 Sambalpur's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 814 water bodies in Sambalpur 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: 114 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 Sambalpur?
1,340 in the 2021 School GIS list: 778 primary only, 425 up to class 8 and 137 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Sambalpur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Sambalpur used 35% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.