History
The minor district (King Amphoe) was established on April 1, 1926 as a subordinate of Phanna Nikhom district, consisting of the tambon Waritchaphum and Pla Lo split off from Phanna Nikhom district and Kham Bo and Nong Lat from Ban Han (now Sawang Daen Din) district. It was upgraded to a full district on March 10, 1953.
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