The minor district (king amphoe) was created on 3 January 1977, when the three tambons, Kae Dam, Nong Kung, and Mittraphap were split off from Mueang Maha Sarakham district.
On January 3, 1977, the minor district (king amphoe) was established by separating the tambon areas of Kae Dam, Nong Kung, and Mittraphap from Mueang Maha Sarakham district.