Formed in August 1926 as Charshangi in the then-region of Kerkin, it came under direct control of the Turkmen SSR government in November 1930, when the aforementioned district was abolished.

The region was restored back in February 1933, of which this district was once again a part of.

In November 1939, it became part of the newly formed region of Chardzhou (now Lebap).

This district was abolished in January 1963, but was reestablished in December 1964, of which it came under direct control of the central government of the Turkmen SSR at Ashgabat.

It is located in the Köýtendag Range of the district and covers an area of 271.4 km2.