CSR need · Uttar Pradesh
CSR projects in Varanasi
Varanasi has 1,206 government schools, 91% of them rural, in a district with 25% of water bodies not in use and groundwater semi-critical. 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.
Varanasi at a glance
| Measure | Varanasi |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 1,206: 806 primary, 358 up to class 8, 42 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 91% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 7 (1%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 15 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 89% (semi-critical), down 10 points since 2017 |
| Ponds, tanks and other water bodies | 1,867, of which 471 not in use and 563 encroached |
School list as of the 2021 School GIS snapshot; water figures as on the linked pages.
Projects that fit
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge in school campuses: about ₹1.1 lakh to ₹1.7 lakh per recharge point with a 120 ft bore. See the cost in Varanasi.
- Pond and tank revival: 471 water bodies in Varanasi 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 Varanasi?
1,206 in the 2021 School GIS list: 806 primary only, 358 up to class 8 and 42 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Varanasi over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Varanasi used 89% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.