The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 1 January 1962, when the four tambons: Takua Pa, Nong Mek, Non That, and Khuemchat were split off from Phon district.
In 1962, a new minor district (king amphoe) came into existence on 1 January, comprising four tambons: Takua Pa, Nong Mek, Non That, and Khuemchat, which had previously been part of the larger Phon district.