The Meghwal are found in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
The Meghs, Kabir Panthi or Bhagat are from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and are known as Megh, Arya Megh and Bhagat.
In some places they are known as Ganeshia, Meghbansi, Mihagh, Rakhesar, Rakhia, Rikhia, Rishia and other names.
Some of the Mahashas also claim to be belonging to Meghs.
After Partition of India in 1947, the Meghs who had become converts to the Hinduism, had to migrate to Indian territory.
As of 1991, the population of Meghs in Punjab (India) was estimated at 105,157.
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