[1] The Meluri established as a 'Chairman Bench Court' in 1958, which was upgraded to Circle Officer in 1959.

It was elevated to Assistant Commissioner-II, then to Extra Assistant Commissioner in 1969, Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) in 1981, and finally to a Sub-Division (ADC) in 2008.

[2] The creation of a separate district has been a long-term demand of the Pochury tribe.

There are 31 recognized villages, one Town Council (Meluri Town Council) and three EAC administrative headquarters in the district.

[2] It is part of Meluri Assembly constituency The district had a population of 22,558 in 2011 and is populated mostly by the Pochury Naga tribe.