Mudanur is located in Koppal District of Karnataka and is about 8 km east of Dotihal.
Fair of Umachandramauleshwar, the only religious fair in Karnataka in which woman is given preference, is held annually here. Other surrounding towns include Kandgal to the north, Mudgal to the east and Tawargeri to the south.
Hubli Airport is the nearest airport.
Koppal Railway Station is the nearest railhead.