What were the living conditions like in the Chavadi where Amir Shakkar was told to stay for nine months?

The description of the Chavadi in Chapter 22 portrays it as a very inhospitable place. The structure was old, dilapidated, and home to creatures like lizards and poisonous scorpions. The text mentions it had seventeen knee-deep holes and that the back part was filled with garbage. The environment was characterized by dampness from the ground, rain from above, and a constant, chaotic mix of wind and cold. It was also a place where lepers stayed and dogs ate leftovers, making it so miserable that the author notes 'even a dog would not eat the troubles there.' This was the challenging setting for Amir's prescribed stay.