 The minor district ("king amphoe") was created on 23 February 1962, when the five "tambon" Di Lang, Manao Wan, Khok Salung, Chong Sarika, and Nong Bua were split off from Mueang Lopburi District.It was upgraded to a full district on 16 July 1963.The district is divided into nine sub-districts ("tambons"), which are further subdivided into 88 villages ("mubans").