Madhugiri is a Taluk headquarters in Tumkur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
The town derives its name from a hillock, Madhu-giri (honey-hill) which is to the north of the place.
Madhugiri has been declared as Educational District by karnataka state educational department. It includes Madhugiri, Sira, Koratagere and Pavagada Taluks.