 The first district office was on the right bank of the Noi River in Tambon Choeng Klat.In 1898 was moved to the left bank of the river in Tambon Sing area.Despite its name, the historic battle of Bang Rachan between the Burmese army and Thai villagers took place in the area of neighboring Khai Bang Rachan District, which was split off from Bang Rachan District in 1972.