Structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Mn doped ZnO nanoplates synthesized by electrodeposition method

•Mn doped Zn1−xMnxO (x: 1, 3, 5, 7, 10%) films have been synthesized at various Mn concentrations.•Electrochemical synthesis of Zn1−xMnxO films was carried out in the form of nanoplate.•Detailed analysis of the role of concentration of Mn on magnetic properties.•The magnetic properties have investigated in relation with the electronic and other physical criteria.•Enhancement of magnetism was detected in Mn doped ZnO nanoplate structures.