CSR need · Tamil Nadu
CSR projects in Villupuram
Villupuram has 2,158 government schools, 99% of them rural, in a district with fluoride in groundwater, saline groundwater 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.
Villupuram at a glance
| Measure | Villupuram |
|---|---|
| Government schools | 2,158: 1,354 primary, 422 up to class 8, 382 secondary or higher |
| Rural schools | 99% |
| Schools beyond the distance norm to the next level | 16 (1%) |
| Tribal or social welfare schools | 138 |
| Groundwater used against recharge, 2025 | 85% (semi-critical), down 6 points since 2017 |
| Found above the drinking water limit | salinity (high TDS) and fluoride |
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 Villupuram's groundwater.
- 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 Villupuram.
- 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 Villupuram?
2,158 in the 2021 School GIS list: 1,354 primary only, 422 up to class 8 and 382 with secondary or higher classes.
Is groundwater in Villupuram over-exploited?
In CGWB's 2025 assessment Villupuram used 85% (semi-critical) of its extractable groundwater.