CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Tiruvallur
Tiruvallur has 1,486 government schools, 100% of them rural, in a district with saline groundwater and 57% of water bodies not in use. 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.
Tiruvallur at a glance
| Measure | Tiruvallur |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,486: 943 primary, 277 up to class 8, 266 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 100% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 4 (0%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 64 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 55% (safe), down 14 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,758, of which 2,135 not in use and 502 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) in Tiruvallur's groundwater.
- Pond and tank revival: 2,135 water bodies in Tiruvallur 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many government schools are there in Tiruvallur?
1,486 in the 2021 School GIS list: 943 primary only, 277 up to class 8 and 266 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Tiruvallur over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Tiruvallur used 55% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.