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.
A new minor district (king amphoe) was created in 1962, comprising the four tambons of Takua Pa, Nong Mek, Non That, and Khuemchat, which had previously been part of Phon district.