Mundaje is on the Mangalore-Tumkur National Highway, which is 14 km far from the Taluk headquarters Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) of Karnataka.
Malekudiyas, Poojari, Jains, Kulal, Gowdas, Holeya, Mera, Nalike, Parava, Madivala, Moili, Aachari are the original residents of the village.
Under the publication ‘Tammana Sahitya Male Mundaje’ M.Ramachandra Bhat contributed a lot for literature for children.
Late Bhide Narayana Bhat laid down stone for the education, healthcare and public services by establishing a trust.
Late M.N.Bhide was the member of All_India_Congress_Committee Indian Congress Committee early Independence and also founded All India Areca nut Federation in support to the farmers.