Dungkhag Administration was established in 1986 with a total area of 18 acres under Zhemgang Dzongkhag. It is 114 km away from the Dzongkhag headquarter, strategically located at the confluence of Mangdi Chhu and Drangme Chhu forming the Manas River basin which flows towards Assam.

Dungkhag is also bordered with Baksa and Barbeta districts in Assam. The Dungkhag Administration has four Gewogs of Bjoka, Goshing, Phangkhar and Ngangla respectively.