CSR need · Karnataka
CSR projects in Udupi
Udupi has 700 government schools, 91% of them rural, in a district with 5% of schools far from the next level and 100% 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.
Udupi at a glance
| Measure | Udupi |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 700: 225 primary, 358 up to class 8, 117 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 91% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 37 (5%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 9 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 33% (safe), down 9 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 618, of which 618 not in use and 0 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Pond and tank revival: 618 water bodies in Udupi 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: 37 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 Udupi?
700 in the 2021 School GIS list: 225 primary only, 358 up to class 8 and 117 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Udupi over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Udupi used 33% (safe) of its extractable groundwater.