The village derives its name from combination of Sanskrit words ‘Katra’ (a market surrounded on all sides by walls) + ‘Sthal’ (place).

Kichak was slain by Bhima during one year of incognito exile spent by Pandavas at the court of king Virata.

Muslims destroyed the Buddhist monuments and built fort which later was occupied by Shekhawati.

Coins of Allau-din-Khilji and Ibrahim Lodi have been obtained from Harsh and Katrathal respectively.

Some years back coins of Nagavanshi rulers were obtained from village Sadeensar in Sikar district.