In the Indian state of Karnataka, the municipal town of Mundaragi is located in the Gadag district. Mundargi is 36 kilometers (22 mi) from Gadag and 50 kilometers (31 mi) from Koppal, the locations of two district headquarters. Gajendragad is 99 kilometers away. The taluka headquarters of the same name is located at Mundargi. Mundaragi’s pin code is 582118.

It is stated that the name “Mundaragi” comes from the stone hill known as Murudagiri, which is northwest of the town and means “Hill of Lord Shiva.” The town of Mundargi receives its water from the Tungabhadra river, which is located approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) away.