CSR need · Karnataka
CSR projects in Tumakuru
Tumakuru has 2,219 government schools, 93% of them rural, in a district with groundwater critical, fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater and 92% 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.
Tumakuru at a glance
| Measure | Tumakuru |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,219: 1,305 primary, 761 up to class 8, 153 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 93% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 19 (1%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 32 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 91% (critical), up 1 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 3,109, of which 2,850 not in use and 69 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 Tumakuru's groundwater.
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹87,000 to ₹1.4 lakh per recharge point with a 60 ft bore. See the cost in Tumakuru.
- Pond and tank revival: 2,850 water bodies in Tumakuru 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 Tumakuru?
2,219 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,305 primary only, 761 up to class 8 and 153 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Tumakuru over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Tumakuru used 91% (critical) of its extractable groundwater.