Pendren

Pendren, officially known as Pendraban and also referred to as Peren, is a village in the Indian state of Odisha. According to the Indian government's population census of 2011, there are 723 people living in Pendren. The village is located near the Chhattisgarh border to the south of Nuapada district.

Geography
The village is situated at an altitude of 270 meters above sea level. The climate in the village is tropical climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The village is located 7 km from the nearest town and is easily accessible by road.

Population
As per the Census India 2011, Pendraban village has population of 723. The population of children between age 0-6 is 38 which is 20.11% of total population. The sex-ratio is around 1224. The literacy rate is 51.85% out of which 72.94% males are literate and 34.62% females are literate.

Culture
Pendren is known for its rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in its traditional music, dance. The villagers are proud of their cultural identity and work hard to preserve it. The most popular festivals celebrated in the village are Nuakhai, Chaita Jatara, and Holi.

Education
The village has one school, which provides education to the children of the village. The literacy rate in the village is 51.85% and efforts are being made to improve it further.